Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Introduction and Geographic Areas

The video provides an overview of the Southeastern US, highlighting its geographical features, climate, and historical background. It covers the region's division into five main geographic areas: the mountains, Cumberland Plateau, Piedmont foothills, Atlantic Coastal Plain, and Gulf Coastal Plain. Notable features include the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains, the Florida peninsula, and the Mississippi River Delta. The region is known for its hot summers, mild winters, and frequent hurricanes, as well as its historical significance during the Civil War.

Which of the following is a characteristic climate feature of the Southeastern US?

• Cold winters and dry summers

• Hot summers and mild winters

• Dry winters and hot summers

• Mild summers and cold winters

Which mountain range in the Southeastern US contains the highest peak east of the Mississippi River?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Cumberland Mountains

• Ouachita Mountains

• Ozark Mountains

What is the tallest peak in the Ozark Mountains?

• Mount Rushmore

• Mount Magazine

• Mount Mitchell

• Mount Everest

Which geographic area lies directly to the east of the Appalachian Mountains?

• Cumberland Plateau

• Piedmont foothills

• Atlantic Coastal Plain

• Gulf Coastal Plain

Which of the following is a notable coastal feature of the Southeastern US?

• Great Lakes

• Rocky Mountains

• Grand Canyon

• Chesapeake Bay