Exploring Kentucky's Natural Regions

Which region is located in the north-central part of Kentucky and covers 1/5 of the state?

• The Knobs

• Bluegrass Region

• Pennyroyal Region

• Western Coal Fields

What is the main natural resource found in The Knobs region?

• Limestone

• Oil shale

• Coal

• Gold

Which region is home to the longest cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave?

• Bluegrass Region

• Jackson Purchase

• Pennyroyal Region

• Western Coal Fields

What is the major industry in The Knobs region, particularly in Bardstown?

• Horse racing

• Coal mining

• Bourbon production

• Agriculture

Which region is known for its large coal deposits?

• Bluegrass Region

• Western Coal Fields

• Pennyroyal Region

• Jackson Purchase

What is the nickname of the state that comes from the dark blue-green grass of the Bluegrass Region?

• The Sunshine State

• The Bluegrass State

• The Golden State

• The Prairie State

Which city, known for the Kentucky Derby, is located in the Bluegrass Region?

• Lexington

• Frankfort

• Louisville

• Owensboro

Which region is named after a plant with reddish-purple to lilac-colored blooms?

• The Knobs

• Pennyroyal Region

• Bluegrass Region

• Jackson Purchase

Which region was named after President Andrew Jackson?

• Bluegrass Region

• The Knobs

• Jackson Purchase

• Western Coal Fields

Which county is NOT part of the Bluegrass Region?

• Anderson County

• Jefferson County

• Ballard County

• Fayette County