Southeast Region

What is Kentucky known for?

• raising and training horses

• growing oranges

• farming crops including corn and potatoes

• their sports teams

What is the name of the major horse race in Kentucky?

• The Belmont Stakes

• The Triple Crown

• The Kentucky Derby

• The Grand National

Which state is known as the Sunshine state?

• Georgia

• Alabama

• Florida

• Kentucky

Why is Alabama a good place to visit?

• to explore the history of civil rights

• to visit the Kennedy Space Center

• to visit the Everglades

• to listen to country music

Where is the Grand Ole Opry located?

• Kentucky

• Tennessee

• Arkansas

• Virginia

Which is the largest mountain range in the southeast region?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Great Smoky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• White Mountains

How did the Great Smoky Mountains get its name?

• the mountains are on fire

• it is very hot in the mountains

• because it is actually a volcano

• there is a natural fog that hangs over the range

Which lake is the largest in the region?

• Lake Pontchartrain

• Lake Okeechobee

• Lake Lanier

• Lake Martin

Where are the Everglades located?

• South Carolina

• Florida

• West Virginia

• North Carolina

Why did people used to stay away from the Everglades? Hint: think about the animals that live here