Unit 11 - Part 1

Describe the Interior Plains

• A vast, almost unbroken plane extending from Canada to Mexico and from the Appalachian Mountains to the Rocky Mountains.

• A mountainous region located between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains.

• A coastal area known for its beaches and warm climate.

• A desert region characterized by arid conditions and sparse vegetation.

Which region has the largest population in the US?

• The Heartland

• The Pacific Coast

• The Southeast

• The Northeast

What portion of the nation’s largest businesses have branch offices in Atlanta?

• More than 1/2

• More than 3/4

• More than 4/5

• More than 9/10

Which agricultural practice had a long lasting impact on the make-up of society in the Inland South?

• Tobacco farming

• Cotton plantations

• Rice cultivation

• Cattle ranching

How far north to south do the Interior Plains extend?

• From Canada in the north to Mexico in the south.

• From Alaska in the north to Texas in the south.

• From the Great Lakes in the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the south.

• From the Rocky Mountains in the north to the Atlantic Ocean in the south.

Where is the Heartland located in relation to the Northern Forests?

• To the south of the Northern Forests.

• To the north of the Northern Forests.

• To the east of the Northern Forests.

• To the west of the Northern Forests.

What is the Inland South a transition zone between?

• The Southeastern coast and the Heartland.

• The Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.

• The Pacific Coast and the Desert Southwest.

• The Northeast and the Midwest.

What is the population of the Heartland as of 2017?

• 85 million people

• 96.7 million people

• 102 million people

• 75 million people

What famous global company is headquartered in Atlanta?

• PepsiCo

• Coca-Cola

• Nestlé

• Unilever

Which civil rights leader was born in Atlanta?

• Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Frederick Douglass