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American Geography: Major US Land Areas

A topographical map shows the distribution of mountains and plains and enables the viewer to compare water, land and volcanic formations.


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U.S. Geography: Midwest and Great Plains (0:29)

The Midwest and Great Plains Regions are areas of flat, fertile land with adequate rainfall for agriculture. Its excellent waterways make it easy to travel throughout the region.

Geography of the U.S.A: The Midwest (1:27)

This section discusses the Great Lakes states and the Great Plains states.

US Geography: The History of the Midwest (3:43)

Homesteading encouraged settlers to come to the Midwest. Scandinavians found the cool climate of Wisconsin and Minnesota to their liking, and many Germans also came to settle the region.

US Geography: Physical Features of the Midwest (3:35)

Flat land is the most prominent feature of the Midwest region.

US Geography: The Midwest's Economy (2:56)

Early settlers were attracted to the region by agricultural opportunities. Immigrants came to work in its mines and factories, and the region flourished because of its plentiful natural resources and good transportation.

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Planet's Best: Yellowstone National Park (2:59)

On Animal Planet's "Planet's Best: North American Wildlife Encounters," get a brief overview of Yellowstone National Park and the amazing wildlife there.

Planet's Best: Wildlife at Yellowstone National Park (2:55)

On Animal Planet's "Planet's Best: North American Wildlife Encounters," get to know the wildlife that live in Yellowstone National Park. Wolves, elk and bison live together in a magnificent ecosystem.

US Geography: The States of the Southeast Region (2:42)

This clip describes the composition of Southeast region and gives descriptions of Southeast states.

Introduction to U.S. Geography 4 (0:45)

Learn more about American geography in this video.

US Geography: Introduction to U.S. Geography 6 (0:46)

In the United States, the land is as diverse as the people who live there.

US Geography: The States of the Pacific West Region (1:14)

All the states of the Pacific West region touch the Pacific Ocean.

US Geography: Introduction to US Geography 5 (0:45)

The regions of the United States are pieces of living history.

US Geography: Whaling in New England (1:02)

New England's whaling industry helped provide oil for the nation's lanterns.

US Geography: Physical Features of the New England (1:23)

New England's rugged coast is one of the region's most important physical features.

US Geography: The States of the New England Region (2:16)

New England is defined by its geography and its history.