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Exploring the Unique Geography and Culture of the Southeast Region

The Southeast region of the United States is characterized by diverse landforms, including valleys, mountains, and wetlands. It enjoys a humid climate with long, hot summers and mild winters. This area is rich in natural resources such as forests, minerals, and agricultural products. Key landmarks like the Appalachian Mountains and the Gulf of Mexico enhance tourism and local economies. The Southeast is known for its vibrant culture, including distinct music styles and traditional foods, making it a unique area with a diverse way of life.

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Exploring the Unique Geography and Culture of the Southeast Region

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  1. Southeast Vocabulary • Region: an area that shares the same landforms, customs, and weather • Landform: Natural shape of the land • Climate: type of weather a place has • Agriculture: Growing crops and raising animals • Natural Resources: resources that come from nature (forests/ lumber, minerals, fuels, cotton) • Landmarks: Important places to visit (Disney World) • Culture: a way of life • Economy: the way people use resources to make $$ • Tourism: selling of goods and services

  2. Land and Water • 12 states in the Southeast • Lowlands and highlands • Landforms: • Valleys, hills, mountains, plateaus • Beaches, swamps, wetlands, rivers, lakes Appalachian Mountains, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, Mississippi River

  3. Upper vs. Lower Southeast landforms

  4. How do southerners use oceans and rivers? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________A Fall Line is ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  5. Climate • Long, hot humid summer • Humid: damp or moist weather • Short mild winter • Highlands: cooler weather • tornados, storms • Lowlands/Coastal: warmer temperatures • hurricanes and Tropical Storms

  6. Products and Natural Resources Natural ResourcesProducts

  7. Culture • The South has a very special way of life. • Name 4 kinds of music the South is known for. _________________ ________________ _________________ ________________ Name some foods eaten in the South _________________ _________________ _________________ _________________

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