Maine
Delaware
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Maryland
New Jersey
Connecticut
Rhode Island & New York
Pennsylvania
Name the 2 Great Lakes between Niagara Falls.
What are 3 main mountain ranges in the northeastern part of the Appalachian Mountains?
Which 2 states in the Northeast do NOT border the Atlantic Ocean?
Why are tourists important to Niagara Falls?
What is another reason why Niagara Falls is important to the Northeast?
Which lake is the largest of the Finger Lakes?
Why are the hilly areas of the Northeast ideal for growing grapes?
Name at least 1 reason why water is important to the production and growth of cranberries?
The next few questions will describe how syrup is made. When days get _______, a hole is drilled into the tree and a __________ is attached.
The ________ is collected in buckets.
The buckets are emptied into a large barrel and taken to a ______ ________.
The sap is boiled until it evaporates and pure _______ ______ remains.
How do families in the Chesapeake Bay make a living?
What are the people who fish Chesapeake Bay called?
Why is Chesapeake Bay important to the Northeast?
ME
DE
NH
VT
MD
NJ
CT
RI & NY
Lake Erie & Lake Ontario
Green Mountains, White Mountains, Catskill Mountains
Pennsylvania & Vermont
Many tourists spend money visiting the beautiful falls each year.
Much of the power and electricity of the region is produced by the falls.
Lake Seneca
Warm air surrounding the Finger Lakes creates the right conditions for the grape's long growing season.
1. In winter, water freezes over the bogs to protect the plants. 2. Water protects the plants against insects and diseases. 3. In fall, air pockets cause them to rise when they are flooded.
warmer, spout
sap
sugar house
maple syrup
harvesting the sea
watermen
It is an important source of fish and shellfish.
