Geography
What is Arkansas’ nickname?
The Natural State
How many regions of Arkansas are there?
6
Which Arkansas region runs along the southern border of Arkansas?
West Gulf Coastal Plain
Name a lake that is located in Arkansas?
EX: Catherine, Chicot, Hamilton, etc.
Name at least 2 of the big businesses that were headquartered in the Ozark Mountain region?
Tyson Foods, JB Hunt, Walmart
What mineral can be mined in Arkansas?
Diamonds
What region of Arkansas is Maumelle located in?
AR River Valley
Which Arkansas college is located in the Ozark Mountain region?
U of A - Fayetteville
Archaeologists believe that Bayou Bartholomew was once a channel of which river?
Arkansas River
The name Arkansas is a Quapaw Indian word that means what?
"Downstream People."
What is the name of the sandy, white soil covering the floor of Crowley’s Ridge?
loess
Which region is otherwise known as “The Delta?”
Mississippi Alluvial Plain
Name an Arkansas city that is a part of the Ozark Mountain region?
Ex: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Searcy, etc.
What river in Arkansas did Congress declare the first national river in 1972?
Buffalo River
In what decade were a series of locks and dams built along the Arkansas River to help with flooding?
1960's
Which region houses Mount Magazine and Petit Jean Mountain?
AR River Valley
Which region is one of the largest rice producing areas in the country?
Mississippi Alluvial Plain
What is the major city that is located in the Crowley's Ridge region?
Jonesboro
How many miles does the Mississippi River run?
2,300 miles
What is the study of geography?
Studying places and their unique characteristics.