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States
States (cont.)
Industries
Vocabulary
Important Cities
100
Name state #1.
West Virginia
100
Name state #7.
Georgia
100
Name 3 important industries of the Southeast region.
Any of the following 3: agriculture, coal mining, oil drilling, steel, and lumber
100
What is a savanna?
a flat grassland
100
Name 3 cities that are important to this region.
Any 3 of the following: Miami, Atlanta, Montgomery, New Orleans, Cape Canaveral, and Memphis
200
Name state #2.
Virginia
200
Name state #8.
Alabama
200
What is the importance of agriculture to the Southeast?
Agriculture is important to this region for growing crops that can't be grown in other areas. The climate in the Southeast is warm, with a long growing season. This allows the growth of cotton, citrus fruits, and peanuts.
200
What is a delta?
a triangle-shaped area of land at the end of a river
200
Why is Cape Canaveral, Florida important to this region?
Cape Canaveral is home to the John F. Kennedy Space Center, where they launch rockets into space.
300
Name state #3.
Kentucky
300
Name state #9.
Mississippi
300
What is the importance of coal mining to the Southeast?
Coal mining is important to this region for using as a power resource. The coal is mined from the Appalachian Mountains, and used to power for heat and large transportation.
300
What is petroleum? (known as oil)
a thick, black liquid found underground
300
Why is New Orleans, Louisiana important to this region?
New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz music, as well as a major shipping port off the Gulf of Mexico. There is a Cajun influence in food and music, too.
400
Name state #4.
North Carolina
400
Name state #10.
Arkansas
400
What is the importance of oil to the Southeast?
Oil is important to the Southeast because the petroleum is used for many different things. The oil is drilled from the Gulf of Mexico, deep down in the beds. Petroleum can be used for fuel, gasoline, and medical lotions.
400
What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?
tornadoes are voilent, fast winds that form over land and cause destruction; hurricanes are fast winds and heavy rains that form over oceans and cause destruction
400
How does the Gulf of Mexico affect the weather in this region?
The Gulf of Mexico is the largest body of water in this region. It can cause flooding and hurricanes. Also, the Gulf Stream in the Gulf of Mexico determines this area's weather.
500
Name states #5 and #6.
Tennessee and South Carolina
500
Name states #11 and #12.
Louisiana and Florida
500
Pick between steel or lumber, and describe the importance of that industry to this region.
Steel is important to this region to help build larger buildings, transportation, and machines. Lumber is important to this region because they grow the Southern Pine Tree, which is used for making paper.
500
What is the difference between a bayou and a swamp?
a bayou is a stream that flows through the swamp; a swamp is a low area of land that is covered by water for part of the year
500
What musical influences came from the Southeast region? Also, which cities are credited with where they began? (3 influences total)
Memphis, Tennessee is the birthplace of blues music. New Orleans, Louisiana is the birthplace of jazz music. It is also known for Cajun music, too. Appalachia is the birthplace of bluegrass music, in the Appalachian Mountains.