Southeast Region: Lesson 3 Land of Many Resources

What type of trees are most commonly planted in tree farms in the Southeast?

• Oak trees

• Pine trees

• Maple trees

• Birch trees

Where is TABASCO® Sauce made?

• Avery Island, Louisiana

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Lafayette, Louisiana

Why does the Coastal Plain have great conditions for good farming?

• Because it is very hilly and dry

• Because the land is flat, the temperatures are warm, and there is plenty of rain

• Because it is very cold and receives no rain

• Because the soil is poor and it never rains

How many tons of citrus does Florida produce each year?

• About 8 million tons

• About 4 million tons

• About 10 million tons

• About 6 million tons

Which state raises more peanuts, peaches, and pecans than any other state?

• Florida

• Georgia

• Arkansas

• Louisiana

Arkansas and Louisiana grow almost half of all the rice grown in which country?

• Canada

• Mexico

• The U.S.

• Brazil

What negative impact did growing mostly cotton have in the Southeast during the 1700s & 1800s?

• It increased the soil fertility.

• It had no impact on the soil.

• It damaged the soil.

• It made the soil more resistant to pests.

What crops did George Washington Carver discover that helped restore the soil?

• Soybeans

• Corn

• Peanuts

• Rice

How many different products did George Washington Carver find could be made from peanuts?

• Over 100 things

• Over 200 things

• Over 300 things

• Over 400 things

What are coal, oil, and natural gas collectively known as?

• Biomass fuels

• Fossil fuels

• Renewable resources

• Solar energy