Southeast Region-My World

What is the land mostly like in the Southeast?

• glaciers & icebergs

• desert and sand dunes

• beaches and mountains

• rainforests and tree

Two major bodies of water in the Southeast are

• Pacific Ocean and Mississippi River

• Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

• Hudson River and Atlantic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean and Mississippi River

What natural disaster is most common in the Southeast?

• tornadoes

• blizzards

• avalanches

• hurricanes

What type of animal would you NOT find in the wetlands?

• alligators

• manatees

• flamingos

• grizzly bear

Some of the most important resources in the SE are...

• cheese and wheat

• oranges and cotton

• corn and soybeans

• apples and soybeans

Which event was about slavery and involved the North fighting the South?

• Civil War

• American Revolution

• World War 2

• French & Indian War

Which types of music DO NOT originate from the SE region?

• Jazz

• Gospel

• Blues

• Polka

What did Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation do?

• Granted slaves freedom

• Ended the Civil War immediately

• Made it so the farmers had to pay slaves a fair wage

• Forced southern states to obey the president

What is the name of the natural disaster that devastated New Orleans in 2005?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Katherine

• El Nino

• Monsoon Mindy

What is something you WOULD NOT likely do in the Southeast?

• Visit Everglades National Park

• Visit Disney World

• Eat beignets in New Orleans

• Ski in the Rocky Mountains