Social Studies Chapter 6 Review

Which mountain range is found in the Southeast region?

• Rocky Mountains
• Cascade Range

• The Himalayas

• Appalachian Mountains

Why does the Southeast have such a long growing season?

• because the weather is mild

• because it is in south

• because it is on the coast

• because it is near the Gulf of Mexico

When the elevation goes from high to low quickly what might you find?

• faults

• fall line

• wetland

• piedmont

What activities would people most likely do in the Florida Keys?

• Ski down the mountain

• Visit ancient castles

• Climb glaciers

• Dive in the warm water

A levee is like a . . .

• wall

• storm surge

• hurricane

• alert

The business of growing crops and raising animals.

• agriculture

• manufacturing

• geography

• forest industry

The Pacific Ocean borders the Southeast region of the U.S.

• True

• False

Why were slaves brought to America?

• to build houses

• to work on plantations

• to look for gold

• to fish for lobsters

The forced removal of the Cherokee from their homeland is called the ____.

• Cockacoeske

• pioneer

• Emancipation

• Trail of Tears

Cool air rises from cool water and hits warm, moist air above, the difference in temperature creates strong wind.

• True

• False