Southeast Region Quiz

What is the Piedmont?

• A mountain range over 6,000 feet high

• A region of low, rolling hills at the foot of the mountains

• An area where seawater flows during high tide

• The highest point in the Appalachian Mountains

How does elevation affect climate in this region?

• Higher elevations have no effect on temperature

• Lower elevations are always colder

• The higher the elevation, the warmer it is

• The higher the elevation, the colder it is

Which statement is true about soil in the Southeast region?

• Highland soil is best for farming

• Lowland and highland soil are exactly the same

• Lowland soil is rich and good for farming

• Rocky soil is found everywhere in the region

What happens in the Coastal Plain during high tide?

• The mountains become visible

• The soil becomes rocky

• The temperature drops significantly

• Seawater flows onto the lowland area

Which statement best describes travel in this region?

• Travel is equally easy in highlands and lowlands

• Travel in highlands is faster than in lowlands

• Travel in lowlands is faster and easier

• Mountains have no effect on travel

Where do most rivers in the Southeast begin?

• The Mississippi River

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Gulf of Mexico

On the eastern side of the Appalachians, rivers flow across which areas to reach the Atlantic Ocean?

• The Gulf Coast and Piedmont

• The Mississippi Delta and Plains

Why is Miami called the "Gateway of the Americas"?

• It has the most cruise ships

• It trades mostly with Central and South America

• It is located at the tip of Florida

• It has the largest port in America

What is the most cost-effective way to transport goods in the Southeast?

• By airplane

• By train

• By boat

• By truck

Miami is known as the "Cruise Capital of the World" because:

• It has the deepest port

• It has the oldest port

• It has the largest ships

• Millions of people start their cruise vacations there