Southeast Region

The southeast region touches which ocean? 
Note: the picture is from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

• Atlantic 
• Pacific 
• Arctic
• Indian

Which southeastern state touches the Gulf of Mexico AND the Atlantic Ocean? 
Note: the picture is from that state. 

• Kentucky
• Florida
• Virginia
• West Virginia 

A severe storm that occurs in the coastal area is called a 

• cyclone
• tornado
• hurricane
• noreaster

The climate in the Southeast Region is different than the Northeast.  The climate can be described as 

• short summers and long winters
• hot all year long
• long, humid summers and short winters
• cold all year long

Why are oranges and cotton grown in the Southeast?

• They need a longer growing season.
• They must have rocky soil to survive.
• They need Mississippi water.
• They grow best in cool temperatures.

What liquid is found under the Gulf of Mexico?

• tobacco
• shrimp
• petroleum
• coal

Where would you go to see a space shuttle launch?

• Memphis, Tennessee
• Cape Canaveral, Florida
• Everglades National Park, Florida
• New Orleans, Louisiana

The Southeast region is good for growing crops because of its flat land, rich soil, and long growing season.

• true
• false

The Southeast region is home to jazz, bluegrass, and blues music.

• true
• false

Which state is this?

• Louisiana
• Arkansas
• Missouri
• Alabama