Land and Water
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______ are used to make furniture, paper and lumber in the southeast region.
Trees
Disney World is located in this state.
Florida
Southerners use oceans and rivers for recreation and __________ (the moving of goods or people)
Transportation
Why is it usually warm and sunny in the southeast?
It is close to the equator.
What is the southern most state in the southeast region?
Florida.
Name two foods that are grown in the southeast.
Peaches, Citrus Fruit, Peanuts, Rice
The largest aquarium is located in this state.
Georgia.
During this race, cars can speed up to 200 miles an hour around a track.
NASCAR
Name two theme parks located in the southeast.
Disney World, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios.
What is the southeast region's highest landform?
The Appalachian Mountains
At the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, moving water is used to make ____________.
Electricity.
This soda museum is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
The World of Coca-Cola.
This celebration in New Orleans takes place 47 days before Easter
Mardi Gras
The states in the upper part of the region have what types of landforms? (at least 2)
Rolling hills, rich valleys and plateaus.
What two places meet at the fall line?
The Appalachian Mountains and the coastal plains.
In what body of water are many oil rigs located?
Gulf of Mexico
St. Augustine was built to defend Florida against what...
Pirates
What four types of music is the southeast known for?
bluegrass, jazz, blues and country.
This city is known as the "Cruise Capital of the World"
Miami.
What is the largest swamp in North America?
The Okefenokee Swamp
Why is the southeast good for growing crops? (two reasons)
It has flat land, rich soil and a long growing season.
Graceland, is the home and grave site of this famous musician.
Elvis Presley
In what state was coca-cola first bottled?
Mississippi.
This food is a mixture of rice and black-eyed peas flavored with salt-pork.
Hopping John