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- The mountainous areas of the state are primarily forested. In fact, although Vermont was virtually clear-cut of timber during the late 19th century, more than 75 percent of the state's total area is now forest. Below the mountains and rolling hills are the fertile valleys that support an extensive dairy industry.
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Vermont (/ vərˈmɒnt / ⓘ) [6] is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north.
Vermont is in the temperate broadleaf and mixed forests biome. Much of the state, in particular the Green Mountains, is covered by the conifers and northern hardwoods of the New England-Acadian forests .
This post will delve into three biomes of the United States: the Deciduous Forests, Grasslands, and Deserts. Each of these biomes possesses unique characteristics, supports different species, and faces its own set of environmental challenges.
- Vermont Lowland
- Green Mountains
- Taconic Mountains
- Vermont Valley
- Vermont Piedmont
- Northeast Highlands
This valley borders Lake Champlain and is sometimes called the Vermont Lowland.It is fertile farmland. Dairy farms, apple orchards and fields of corn, hay, oats, and wheat are found here. Burlington, Vermont's largest city if found in the Champlain Valley.
The Green Mountain Region is located in central Vermont. It is mostly made up the famous Green Mountains. Northfield, Worcestor and other lower mountain ranges also make up this region. The Green Mountains are an important source of minerals such as, granite, marble, talc and slate. It is also the center of the states tourism industry. Mount Mansfi...
This region cover a narrow strip of land in southwestern Vermont and extend into Massachusetts. It is made up of mountains, streams, and beautiful lakes. Some of the mountains found there are; Bear Mountain (3,260 feet), Mother Myrick Mountain (3,290 feet), Little Equinox Mountain (3,320 feet) Equinox Mountain(3,816 feet), and Equinox Mountain (3,8...
Located in western Vermont is a small strip of land called the Vermont Valley. It is made up of small revers and river valleys and runs from the border of Massachusetts in the south into central Vermont. Located in the Vermont Valley are the Baton Kill and Waloomsac rivers.
This region covers most of eastern Vermont. It runs south to Massachusetts and Connecticut. It is sometimes called the Vermont Piedmont. It has many lakes and is covered by fertile lowlands of the Connecticut River Valley. This area gradually rises from the east to west to the granite hills near Barre.
Characterized by granite mountains that reach heights of 2,700 to 3,330 feet above sea level is the area of the Northeast Highlands located in the northeast corner of Vermont. This area also covers parts of New Hampshire and Maine. The granite mountains of this area are divided by swift flowing streams. Gore Mountain (3,330 feet), Burke Mountain (3...
- Mt. Mansfield4,393 ft.
- 1,000 ft.
- Lake Champlain95 ft.
Jul 19, 2024 · Vermont, also known as the “Green Mountain State”, is located in the New England region of the United States. It borders the province of Quebec, Canada, to the north, New Hampshire to the east, Massachusets to the South, and New York to the west. The Connecticut River divides Vermont and New Hampshire. Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, is ...
- Montpelier
- State of Vermont
- US-VT
Mar 2, 2022 · The Pacific Northwest temperate rainforests, which range from northern California to British Colombia, exist in what is the world's largest temperate rainforest ecoregion. It receives more...
Vermont is one of the six New England states (states whose first European settlers were Puritans from England). It’s bordered by Canada in the north, New Hampshire in the east,...
