Megalopolis contains Boston, New York, Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. The region is the most populated area in North America. The region has precipitation year round, and mild weather. The southern parts are humid & hot during summers, with mild winters. The northern & inland part has longer colder winters, and summers are short and cool. Hurricanes, blizzards and flooding are major threats. Megalopolis’ land has been drastically modified by humans like the Great Lakes/ Corn Belt.
The region has thrived due to its location near the Atlantic Ocean. The diversity of the region is large due to early settlement. One large city in the region is New York, who thrives economically, due to its location adjacent to the water, just like Chicago. New York is a major financial center of the world. National parks, Mountains and beaches attract many tourists to the region. Megalopolis’s population is dense and overcrowded, which is a major factor on homelessness. The cost of living in the region is very high, it is very ethnically and racially diverse. Despite some problems it has, Megalopolis still thrives.
Book Used:
Hardwick,Shelley, Susan Wiley. The Geography of North America 2nd Edition. Pearson College Div. 2012.
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| Ports in the Atlantic Coast |
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| New York City |
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| Busy Streets of New York (Largest City in U.S) |
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