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Pacific Region
The next region in your virtual tour is the Pacific Region.
Here is one link to get you started. You will find many more!
Note: The timeline for each lesson in this course is 3-4 weeks Do not rush your research. Enjoy the images that you see and all that you discover on your virtual journey.
Lesson 5 Project: Pacific Region
Directions: Follow the directions in each step below to complete the assignment. Do not copy and paste your answers from the Internet but write your answers in your own words. List each web page you used as a resource.
Step 1. States & Capitals: Identify each state and its capital city which is located within the land region. List the states and capitals in columns or bullet list. If any part of the state lies within the region, include that state in the list. Some states may be listed in more than one region.
Step 2. Region Climates: Identify and define the different climates within the land region (not each state).
Step 3. Natural Resources: Identify the 4 most common natural resources for the land region. State the relative location for each (where is each resource located within the land region).
Step 4. Industry: Identify the 3 most common industries within the region.
List each industry separately and write a short essay detailing the reasons why that industry is important to the region (think resources & location).
Step 5. Physical Features: Conduct research on each of the physical features listed below. Identify the location for the following physical features located within the Pacific region. Describe any unique characteristics of each.
A. Rivers:
1. Columbia
2. Sacramento
3. San Joaquin
B. Lake Tahoe
C. Central Valley
D. Mountains:
1. Coast Ranges
2. Sierra Nevada
3. Cascade Range
4. Mt. Rainier
NOTE: All submissions in all subjects should demonstrate scholarly work. Remember to use proper English writing rules in all submissions. Errors in grammar, sentence structure, capitalization and punctuation will result in a loss of points and a lower grade.
Grading Rubric
Grading Rubric
Components
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
States and Capitals
All states and capitals are identified correctly
Most states and capitals are identified correctly
Some states and capitals are identified correctly
Few states and capitals are identified correctly
Climate
Each climate is identified correctly
Most climates are identified correctly
Some climates are identified correctly
Few climates are identified correctly
Natural Resources
All natural resources are identified correctly
Most natural resources are identified correctly
Some natural resources are identified correctly
Few natural resources are identified correctly
Industry
All industries are identified correctly
Most industries are identified correctly
Some industries are identified correctly
Few industries are identified correctly
Physical Features Research
All physical features are identified correctly
Most physical features are identified correctly
Some physical features are identified correctly
Few physical features are identified correctly
Proper Academic English
No errors in Academic English writing
Few errors in Academic English writing
Some errors in Academic English writing
Many errors in Academic English writing
Total Possible Points = 24
21-24 pts = A
17-20 pts = B
13-16 pts = C
9-12 pts = D
8 and below = F
Please Write Your Answer Below:
Nija
1. Junea, Alaska
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sacramento, California
Carson City, Nevada
Salem, Orgeon
Boise, Idaho
Olympia, Washington
2. The climates are tropical, humid, and cold.
3.
Timber
Coal
Uranium
Oil
Natural Gas
Copper
Zinc
Iron
Gold
Silver
Nickel
Water
grass
improve answer : There are other natural resources in the New England region such as timber, fish, and deep harbors.
landforms
plains
and other good natural resources that the northeast have
but they have bumpy land too
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are the natural resources in the new england region?
timber, deep harbors, and fish
Which colonial region is BEST described by the phrases natural resources included fish and timber?
New england
What are new englad's 3 main natural resources?
what were new england's 3 natural resources
What are some of the natural resources in New England?
Its natural resources were timber, fish, and deep harbors.
Which of these was a product from the natural resources of New England?
Ships
What was a product from the natural resources of New England?
Ships
What region was mainly involved in shipbuilding forestry and fishing?
The New England region in the United States was mainly involved in shipbuilding, forestry, and fishing during the 18th and 19th centuries. With its abundant natural resources and access to coastal areas, New England was well-positioned for these industries.
What natural resources of new England helped the puritan's to survive?
tobacco
Why did the New England region have so many factories?
Because of all the material and resources there
What colonial region was primarily manufacturing and commerce?
The New England colonies were primarily focused on manufacturing and commerce. Industries such as shipbuilding, fishing, and trade thrived in this region due to its proximity to natural resources and its strong port cities. This economic focus contributed to the region's prosperity and growth during the colonial period.
On what natural resources was the new England economy based?
The New England economy is based on products from the forest and the sea
What natural resources helped to create jobs in new England and middle colonies?
the lumber
