Southeast Region Geography

What are the main geographical features of the Southeast?

• Fertile plains, interior mountains, and swamplands

• Deserts, plateaus, and canyons

• Tundra, glaciers, and fjords

• Volcanoes, islands, and coral reefs

Which mountain range runs through the Southeast?

• Rocky Mountains

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Cascade Range

What type of landform is the Everglades in Florida?

• Mountain

• Desert

• Swampland

• Plateau

Into which body of water does the Mississippi River empty?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America

• Caribbean Sea

What is the climate like in the Southeast?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and humid

• Mild and rainy

• Cold and snowy

What natural disasters are common in the Southeast?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Hurricanes and tropical storms

• Volcanic eruptions and landslides

• Blizzards and ice storms

Which states in the Southeast are more likely to experience tornadoes?

• Coastal states

• Inland states

• Northern states

• Southern states