Physical Geography & Regions
This state has rainforests, volcanoes, and glaciers all within its borders.
Washington
This state was one of the first places where colonists practiced religious freedom.
Pennsylvania
This state's economy benefits greatly from timber, technology, and agriculture.
Washington
Why are apples able to grow especially well in Washington's climate?
Cool nights, warm days, rich volcanic soil
This Connecticut crop grow in bogs that can be flooded to make harvesting easier.
Cranberries
These two states are part of the Great Plains and are known for flat land and farming.
This state joined the U.S. as a result of the Mexican Cession after the Mexican-American War.
Texas
Dairy farming is a major industry in this state, earning it a famous nickname.
Wisconsin
New Mexico cooking often uses chile peppers. What natural feature helps make chile farming possible?
Irrigation from rivers
This Wisconsin food is made by separating curds and whey using enzymes and heat.
Cheese
This state includes both deserts and mountains and is part of the SW region.
New Mexico
This state was part of the Louisiana Purchase and later became known for horse farming.
Kentucky
This state is known for oil production and cattle ranching.
Texas
Lobster became popular in Maine because it was a food that could be easily gathered from where?
The Atlantic Ocean
This New Hampshire dessert is connected to voting.
Election Cake
This state has the longest Atlantic coastline of the states you studied.
Maine
This state was once an independent kingdom with its own rulers.
Hawaii
Fishing and lobster harvesting are key parts of this state's economy.
Maine
Texas barbeque often uses slow cooking. Why is slow cooking helpful for tougher cuts of meat?
It makes the meat tender.
This recipe means "cake" in German.
Kuchen
This state's land was formed mostly by volcanic actvity.
Hawaii
This state played a major role in westward expansion because of river travel and farming land.
Arkansas
This state's location along major rivers made it important for trade in early America.
Pennsylvania
What is a mixture of fat and flour called and spell it out loud correctly?
Roux
Why do pretzels need a baking soda bath before baking?
It creates a chewy crust and helps the pretzels turn dark brown.