Tennessee Agriculture and Livestock Flashcard

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This region is where most of East Tennessee's main cities (Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-Cities) are located.

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Great Valley

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Which crop is most commonly grown in West Tennessee?

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Soybeans

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Which grand division of Tennessee is known for its mountainous terrain?

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East Tennessee

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Which of the following best describes the main difference in agriculture between East and West Tennessee? Options: East Tennessee grows more cotton than West Tennessee. West Tennessee grows more cotton, while East Tennessee focuses on livestock and dairy. Both regions only grow oranges. East Tennessee is known for rice farming.

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West Tennessee grows more cotton, while East Tennessee focuses on livestock and dairy.

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If you visited a farm in Middle Tennessee, which product would you most likely see? Options: Tobacco, Lobster, Pineapples, Coffee beans

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Tobacco

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How does the geography of East Tennessee affect the types of agriculture found there?

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The mountains make it better for livestock than for large crop fields.

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Compare and contrast the main agricultural products of East, Middle, and West Tennessee.

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East Tennessee focuses on livestock and dairy, Middle Tennessee on livestock and crops like soybeans, and West Tennessee on row crops like cotton.

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There are ______ distinct geographic regions within Tennessee's three Grand Divisions.

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six

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_______ is where the land is relatively flat and fertile, making a valuable farmland.

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Gulf Coastal Plains