eastern hemisphere
the east coast of south america
Summer officially arrives on the east coast of the US on June 21st, 2010. This is known as the summer solstice, which is when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted closest to the sun, resulting in the longest day of the year.
south America is closer
The east coast of South America is farther east than the east coast of the US. The easternmost point of the US is West Quoddy Head in Maine, while the easternmost point of South America is Ponta do Seixas in Brazil.
The Appalachian mountains are closer to the east coast of the US. They run parallel to the coast and are located mainly in the eastern United States.
Detroit is not on the East Coast of the US, but it is in Eastern Time.
No, Sydney is in the southern hemisphere. It is the largest and most populous city in Australia, located on the east coast.
The Arabia Sea is a part of the Indian Ocean. From the east coast of the US it would be in an easterly direction.
west
Yes, part of the eastern edge of the State of Virginia lies on the east coast of the US.
The Appalachian Mountain Range is located on the east coast of the US.