Savvas: 6.1 Land and Water of the Southeast

List the 12 states that make up the Southeast Region.

How are the Great Falls formed?

• By the Potomac River flowing through steep, jagged rocks
• By a volcanic eruption
• By a meteor impact
• By a man-made dam

The Appalachian Trail starts in ​ (a)   and ends in ​ (b)   .

• Maine
• Georgia
• Florida
• Kentucky
• Rhode Island
• North Carolina
• Vermont
• West Virginia

Why is the Mississippi River known as a water highway?

• It is too narrow for large ships to pass through.

• It has historically been used for transportation of goods and people.
• It is known for its scenic beauty rather than its practical use.

• It is a popular destination for water sports.

What is the capital of Kentucky?

• Louisville
• Lexington
• Nashville
• Frankfort

What are some native plants and animals to the Southeast?

• Armadillo, Manatees, Bold Cypress, Spanish Moss

• Redwood trees and grizzly bears
• Polar bears and penguins
• Cacti and scorpions

What is Alabama's state flower?

• Camellia
• Rose
• Daisy
• Tulip

Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition.

• Watershed

• a line of waterfalls such as where a piedmont meets a coastal plain

• Fall Line

• foothills near the mountains

• Piedmont

• an area where water lies on or near the surface of the ground, as a swamp or marsh

• Wetland

• an area drained by a river or a group of rivers

• Barrier Island

• an island along the coast that helps protect the mainland from pounding waves