8th Grade NC Geography Review

What are the three regions of North Carolina?

• Mountains, Appalachian Hills, and Coastal Plain

• Great Hills, Piedmont, and Great Plains

• Piedwater, Tidemont, and Mountains

• Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain

In which region will you find the most cities?

• One

• Two

• Three

What two sections make up the coastal plains?

• Inner coastal plains and mountains

• Inner coastal plains and piedmont

• Tidewater and inner coastal plain

• Piedmont and inner coastal plain

What mountain range runs through North Carolina?

• Rocky Mountains

• Ouachita Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Alleghany Mountains

Which region has the highest elevation?

• Raleigh

• Piedmont

• Mountains

• Coastal Plains

Which best describes the terrain of the mountain region of North Carolina?

• large areas of sandy soil and some swampy areas

• rocky, silty soil; very few areas of flat terrain

• mostly urban areas with scatterings of suburban dwellings

• Clayey silty soil; areas of rolling hills

Which region did Europeans settle first?

• Adirondacks

• Mountains

• Coastal Plains

• Piedmont

Which of the following is true regarding the cities of North Carolina?

• Charlotte and Greensboro are the state's two most populous cities.

• The five largest cities in North Carolina are located in the Piedmont.

• Half of the state's largest cities are located in the Coastal Plain.

• Fayetteville, Wilmington, and Winston-Salem are all located in the Coastal Plain.

Which region of North Carolina is described by the following: “Five large, shallow sounds are protected by sandy islands. These islands form part of the shoreline of North Carolina.”

• Mountains

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Wallyworld

Which of the following best explains why main cities are located in the central region of the state?

• Many cities are located in the mountains because of the rich mineral resources located there

• Many cities are located in the Piedmont because of its central location, making it easier to distribute to all parts of the state

• Many cities are located in the Coastal Plains because of the ocean and tourism.

• Many cities are located in the Piedmont because of their closeness to ocean ports