Coastal Plains to the Mtns.
Sunlight and Storms
Wildlife and Resources
Grab Bag 1
Grab Bag 2
100
What are three landforms in the Southeast Region.
beaches, wetlands, and mountains
100
Which word best describes the climates of the states of the coastal plains?

- warm

- cool

- cold

- hot

The weather is hot!
100
A kind of animal or plant that is thought to be in danger of becoming extinct.
endangered species
100
How are hurricanes destructive?
They can uproot trees, destroy buildings and cause floodings.
100
How are the Inner Coastal Plains different from the Outer Coastal Plains?
The elevation is slightly higher in the Inner Coastal Plains than in the Outer Coastal Plains.
200
Name two important features of the Southeast Region.
The Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River
200
What are two hazards of the coastal area?
hurricanes and rocky shorelines
200
Name three different crops from the Southeast Region.
peanuts, soybeans, oranges, tobacco, corn, rice, cotton, peaches and sugar cane
200
What is pulp?
a combination of ground-up wood chips, water, and chemicals.
200
Describe the weather of the Florida Keys.
Mild and sunny
300
Name the area which is very flat, has very low elevation, and different types of wetlands.
The Outer Coastal Plains
300
The period from June until the beginning of November when hurricanes usually occur
hurricane season
300
Name two resources from the Appalachia area.
Coal and trees.
300
How could sailors tell lighthouse apart during the daytime? During the night?
Lighthouses were built in different shapes and colors so sailors could tell where they were during the day. At night, each lighthouse had a light using a special pattern.
300
Where do the Smoky Mountains get their name?
From the mist that hangs over the mountains.
400
Name three types of wetlands.
swamps, bogs, and marshes
400
What is a hurricane? Describe in detail.
A violent storm that forms over the ocean. It's strong winds move in a circular pattern and heavy rains accompany the strong winds.
400
What is a fossil fuel? Name one.
A fuel that is formed in the earth from the remains of plants or animals. Coal is a fossil fuel.
400
What purpose do many lighthouses serve today?
People enjoy visiting them
400
What does the name "Mississippi" mean?
"Father of Waters" or "Big Water"
500
How were the barrier islands formed?
Sediment was deposited by ocean waves, currents, and rivers into shallow areas off the coast.
500
Fill in the blanks. The lighthouses warned sailors of dangerous ______ and strong _____ along the Southeast coast.
dangerous rocks and strong winds
500
Name three ways that the Piedmont and the Coastal Plains are different.
The soil of the Piedmont is rich and good for farming. The soil of the coastal plains in sandy. The elevation of the coastal plains in low while the elevation of the Piedmont is higher. Animals of the Coastal Plains include fish, birds, and alligators. In the Piedmont - deer, and black bear
500
Name the two mountain ranges that make up the Appalachians in this region.
The Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains
500
Why are the wetlands of the coastal area important to the environment?
The soak up water whichs prevents flooding, they also provide a habitat for a variety of plants and animals
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