The
Appalachian Mountains are an important physical feature of the New England
region. The Appalachian Mountians have different names in this region.
The Green Mountians
are in Vermont. Mount
Mansfield, one of the Green Mountains, is the highest mountian in Vermont.
The White Mountians are
in New Hampshire. The highest point in the New England region is on Mount
Washington in the White Mountians. Winter
sports are popular in the mountains.
The
Altantic coast is another
important physical feature of the New England region. It is rocky with
some sandy beaches. Lighthouses
can be seen along the coast of the New England region. They are buildigs
that put off light at night and serve as a marker by day. They are used
to guide ships sailing in coastal waters.
The
Connecticut River, which begins in New Hampshire, is the longest river
in the New England region. The Connecticut River valley is an important
farm area in the New England region. Many of the rivers in the New England
region were named by Native
Americans. The Connecticut River means "long river" or "long tidal
river." Many large cities and towns are along the Connecticut River.
