Land & Water
True or False: The upper part of the South region has rolling hills.
True! It also has rich river valleys and plateaus!
True or False: The South is rich in natural resources.
True
What type of weather does the South region have?
Warm and sunny!
What is a food you would expect to see a lot of in the South?
Fried chicken
The South region is also the birthplace of which type of music?
Bluegrass, blues, country, jazz
True or False: The lower parts of the South region has beaches.
True! It also has swamps!
Why is the South region good for growing crops?
It has flat, rich soil and a long growing season.
In which state is the Kennedy Space Center?
Florida
What are the oceans and rivers used for?
Recreation like swimming, fishing, boating etc.
Who is the best known jazz musician?
Louis Armstrong
True or False: The lower parts of the South region is not known for its beautiful beaches.
False! The lower part does have beautiful beaches.
Why is the South the center for the country's textile industry?
It is the center of the textile industry because it produces so much cotton.
The Georgia Aquarium is the only facility in the US to house which type of sharks?
Whale sharks
When did Texas split off from Mexico?
1845
What city and state is best known for jazz?
New Orleans, Louisiana
What is the name of the largest and most well-known swamp in America?
The Okefenokee Swamp!
What is done in the Gulf of Mexico to produce energy?
Many people work on oil rigs.
The Georgia Aquarium has more than ___ kinds of marine animals? (number)
500
What is another name for the city of Miami?
Cruise Capital of the World
The Mississippi Delta region is the birth place of what type of music?
The Blues
What is the fall line?
The fall line is where the Appalachian Mountains meet the Coastal Plain.
What is another way energy is produced, specifically in the Appalachian Mountains?
They mine for coal.
The capital city of the United States is in the South region, what is that capital?
Washington D.C
What are some foods in the South?
boiled peanuts, barbeque, hushpuppies, corn on the cob, collard greens.
What is bluegrass music played on?
Banjos, guitars, and fiddles