Kentucky Studies Test 1

Front

Which region in Kentucky is known for its fertile, limestone-rich soil?

Back

The Bluegrass Region

Front

Which major city is located in the Jackson Purchase Region? Options: Pikeville, Lexington, Paducah, Owensboro

Back

Paducah

Front

Which river forms the northern border of the Western Coal Fields?

Back

Ohio River

Front

Notable feature of the Pennyrile region?

Back

Mammoth Cave National Park

Front

Which region is part of the Appalachian Mountain range? Options: The Eastern Coalfields, The Knobs Region, The Jackson Purchase Region, The Bluegrass Region

Back

The Eastern Coalfields

Front

What is the primary industry in the Eastern Coalfields?

Back

Coal mining

Front

Which region is characterized by cone-shaped hills known as knobs?

Back

The Knobs Region

Front

How does terrain affect settlement patterns in Kentucky?

Back

Flat valleys and limestone areas encourage settlement.

Front

Which resources influenced the development of communities in Kentucky? Options: Forests, Deserts, Oceans, Tundra

Back

Forests

Front

What is the significance of the Ohio, Kentucky, and Cumberland Rivers?

Back

They provided water, transportation, and supported agriculture and trade.