Appalachian Region
Describe what the land and climate are like in the Appalachian Mountain region.
The land is high and mountainous with valleys and forests. The climate is cooler with snowy winters.
Describe the type of land and elevation found in the Piedmont Plateau region.
The land has rolling hills, valleys, and rocky soil. It’s higher than the Coastal Plain but lower than the mountains.
Describe what the land looks like in the Atlantic Coastal Plain region.
The land is flat and low, with sandy soil and many rivers, marshes, and wetlands.
I have sandy beaches, seafood, and flat farmland. What region am I?
Atlantic Coastal Plains
What element do you use to tell what direction you need to go?
compass rose
Name one major landform or mountain range found in this region.
The Appalachian Mountains, the Allegheny Mountains, the Blue Ridge Mountains, or the Ridge and Valley region.
What state capital is found here?
Baltimore
Name 2 animals that could be found in the Chesapeake Bay.
Seahorses, blue crabs, horseshoe crabs, jellyfish,
I have rolling hills and lots of quarries for building stone. What region am I?
Piedmont Plateau
What element holds all the symbols and tells you their meaning
legend/ key
Explain what kinds of jobs or industries are most common in the Appalachian Mountain region.
Mining (especially coal), logging, and outdoor tourism like hiking and skiing.
Name one kind of mineral you would see if you visited this region.
Minerals: granite, limestone, sandstone, and slate
Identify two bodies of water that border or affect the Atlantic Coastal Plain region.
Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay
In this region you would find: The harshest winters, with lots of snow and ice. You could go skiing, sledding, or snowboarding here.
Appalachian Region
What element tells you what the map is going to be about?
Map Title
Describe how the Appalachian Mountains influence the weather or travel in this region.
The mountains cause cooler temperatures and make travel more difficult because of steep, winding roads.
This region is known to have what type of climate?
Temperate
What is the climate of this region like as compared to the other regions?
This is the warmest climate out of the 3! It is temperate but hotter than the Piedmont Plateau and the Applachaian Mountains.
My land is good for farming, and I touch the Chesapeake Bay. What region am I?
Atlantic Coastal Plains
What element tells you the distance from one place to another?
scale
Compare the Appalachian Mountain region to another region in Maryland in terms of land, resources, or population.
It’s more mountainous, less populated, and focused on natural resources, while the Piedmont and Coastal Plain have more cities and businesses.
Cities in this region are built along _________ lines.
Cities built along fall lines (fast-flowing rivers used to power factories)
Name two jobs or industries that are common in the Atlantic Coastal Plain region.
Fishing, shipping, tourism, and farming are common industries in this region.
I am home to cities like Frederick and Baltimore. What region am I?
Piedmont Plateau
What are the cardinal directions on the compass rose?
North, South, East, West