Southeast Climate

Draw

Welcome to Social Studies!

But first...What's the best place to take a nap?

Poll

Do you think you’d like to “head south” for the winter?

• Yes! Let's go!

• No. I love Pennsylvania!

• I'm not sure yet. Maybe.

Multiple Choice

Since it's warmer in the Southeast, the growing season is longer. This helps plants ______.

• stay alive longer.

• die of thirst.

• become gigantic.

Multiple Select

Which activities can people enjoy in the Southeast region? (Pick 3)

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Skiing

• Playing on the beach

Hotspot

This is the path of Hurricane Katrina. Which city was hit when the hurricane was the strongest? (HINT: A category 5 is the strongest. Dark Red!)

Multiple Select

What are some ways people helped after Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana and Mississippi? (pick 3

• Volunteered to help clean up

• Donated money

• Moved away from the area

• Helped rebuild homes

Open Ended

What are some consequences of the Mississippi flooding?

Multiple Choice

Why do people build levees along the Mississippi River?

• To keep water from overflowing

• To make the river deeper

• To create more land for farming

• To attract tourists

Labelling

These two are talking about floods and hurricanes. One person is telling a fact and the other is telling their opinion. Can you find the fact and the opinion?

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

opinion

fact