Geography
A triangle-shaped area of land at the end of a river, and usually leads out into an ocean is called a:
Delta
Which European country settled in New Orleans first?
The French
A delta is:
A triangle-shaped area of land that is covered by water.
The Everglades National Park in Florida is home to over ______________ birds.
300
Which of the following is a reliable source to gather information?
a) Your friend's opinion
b) A magazine advertisement
c) An encyclopedia
An encyclopedia
Coal mines and Strip mines are typically found in the ________________Mountains
Appalachian
The Civil War was a war over:
Slavery
What do we call a storm with heavy rains and high winds?
A Hurricane
New Orleans has this type of food:
a) Cajun
b) TexMex
Cajun
The Civil Rights Movement began as a protest against _______________.
Segregation
The Everglades are in the ________ of Florida.
a) Northeast
b) Southeast
Southeast
The Civil Rights Movement began in the southeastern city of:
a) Montgomery
b) Jamestown
Montgomery
Flat, grasslands are typically known as:
Savannas
What liquid is found underneath the Gulf of Mexico?
Petroleum (oil)
Dixieland Jazz can be found in this southern Louisiana city.
New Orleans
Jamestown is about 800 miles ______________ of the JFK Space Center.
a) East
b) North
North
Memphis is the birthplace of this type of music:
a) Jazz
b) Blues
c) Bluegrass
Blues
A ___________ is a natural material found in rock.
Mineral
Coal in Appalachia is typically used to create:
Electricity
Which state would most likely be affected by a hurricane:
a) Tennessee
b) Florida
c) West Virginia
Florida
The Sunbelt is an area of our country (that goes from Florida to California ---- like a belt), and has this type of climate.
a) Cool and arid summers and winters
b) Warm/hot summers and mild winters
Warm/hot summers and mild winters
Describe a plantation.
Various Answers Acceptable
Describe what a swamp is.
A low-lying area of land that is covered by water.
Where would you see a space shuttle launch?
John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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