States, Capitals and Abbreviations
How many states are there in the Southeast Region?
12!
What is the climate of the Southeast?
Humid, hot summers and mild winters; Tropical storms.
Which state is the most popular for producing oranges?
Florida
Who was Ponce de Leon? Where did he come from to claim the Southeastern land?
An explorer from Spain.
Why is the Southeast a very popular destination for tourist vacations?
Because of it's sunny weather, fun beaches, Disney World, etc.
What is the capital of Tennessee?
Nashville
Which two bodies of water border the Southeast?
The Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico
Name an industry that's important to the Southeast region today.
Coal-mining industry, steel-making industry, lumber industry, and oil industry.
Name the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607.
Jamestown
Where is the world's largest aquarium?
Georgia (The Georgia Aquarium)
Name 4 state abbreviations.
AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV
Name two reasons why the ocean and rivers are important to life in the Southeast.
1) Recreation (fun) like swimming, fishing, boating
2) Transportation
3) Food source
Agriculture is the business of growing crops and raising animals. The Southeast region is good for growing crops because of its flat land, rich soil, and long growing season.
What happened to the original settlers?
The first year was a disaster for the settlers. More than half of the original settlers died during the first winter. Most of them died from diseases, germs from the water, and starvation. A few were also killed in disputes with the local Native American peoples called the Powhatan.
Why is the Southeast a good spot for the Kennedy Space Center, instead of Connecticut?
Because of the consistent warm and sunny weather.
Name all 12 states in the Southeast!
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Which huge low wetland covers much of southern Florida?
The Everglades
What important resource is produced on the Gulf Coast, from Louisiana to Mississippi?
Oil and natural gas (energy)
Describe Captain John Smith.
Unlike the other leaders, Smith was not a gentleman, but an experienced seaman and soldier. Smith’s leadership gave the colony a chance to survive. Many of the settlers did not like Smith. He forced everyone to work and made a new rule saying, “If you do not work, you shall not eat.”
What is the name of the famous country music performance venue in Nashville, TN?
The Grand Ole Opry
Name all 11 state capitals!
Montgomery, Little Rock, Tallahassee, Atlanta, Frankfort, Baton Rouge, Jackson, Raleigh, Columbia, Nashville, Richmond, Charleston
Which two states does the Coastal Plain stretch from?
From Virginia to Louisiana.
Name 3 foods/crops produced in the Southeast.
Rice, cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, and peanuts.
Which 4 Southeastern states were a part of the original 13 Colonies?
Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia
Name 5 famous landmarks of the Southeast Region.
Kennedy Space Center, Disney World, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, Graceland, Outer Banks, Coca-Cola Museum, Crater of Diamonds...