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Southeast Region - Study Guide

Total questions: 146

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the Southeast region best known for?

a)

Deserts

b)

Beautiful beaches

c)

Snowy mountains

d)

Large cities

2.

The upper part of the Southeast region is characterized by landforms such as (a)  

Choose from the below words
Deserts and canyons
Beaches and swamps
Rolling hills and plateaus
Flat plains and lakes
3.

Which mountain range covers most of the upper part of the Southeast region?

a)

Rocky Mountains

b)

Andes Mountains

c)

Appalachian Mountains

d)

Himalayas

4.

What is the highest landform in the Southeast region?

a)

Beaches

b)

Valleys

c)

Appalachian Mountains

d)

Swamps

5.

The state with the most people in the Southeast region is (a)  

Choose from the below words
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
6.

The Southeast region includes two bodies of water: (a)   and (b)   .

Choose from the below words
Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
7.

What is the Everglades known for?

a)

Being the only place where both alligators and crocodiles live

b)

Having the largest waterfall in the world

c)

Being the highest mountain range in the Southeast

d)

Having the coldest climate in the region

8.

What is a delta?

a)

A triangle-shaped area at the end of a river

b)

A high mountain peak

c)

A deep ocean trench

d)

A large desert area

9.

What is the fall line?

a)

The place where the Appalachian Mountains meet the Coastal Plain

b)

The highest point in the Appalachian Mountains

c)

The deepest part of the Gulf of Mexico

d)

The border between two states

10.

Why is the Southeast region usually warm and sunny?

a)

Because it is closer to the equator

b)

Because it is far from the ocean

c)

Because it is surrounded by mountains

d)

Because it is located in the desert

11.

What was the first natural resource that attracted people to the Southeast?

a)

Forests

b)

Minerals

c)

Land

d)

Oceans

12.

Which crop is the Southeast a center for in the United States?

a)

Wheat

b)

Cotton

c)

Corn

d)

Soybeans

13.

What is a major industry in the Southeast related to trees?

a)

Fishing

b)

Textile

c)

Lumber and paper

d)

Electronics

14.

Match the following locations with their unique features.

a)

High Point, North Carolina

1.

Known for its furniture market

b)

Crater of Diamonds, Arkansas

2.

Only public diamond mine in the world

c)

Gulf of Mexico

3.

Large body of water

d)

Appalachian Mountains

4.

Mountain range in the eastern United States

15.

What is used to make electricity at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains?

a)

Wind

b)

Solar power

c)

Moving water

d)

Natural gas

16.

What makes the Southeast region a popular vacation spot for tourists?

a)

Cold climate

b)

Mountain ranges

c)

Sunny climate

d)

Desert landscape

17.

Tourists can listen to country music in the Southeast at (a)  

Choose from the below words
Sea World
Grand Ole Opry
Universal Studios
Busch Gardens
18.

Match the following places with what they are known for:

a)

Theme park rides

1.

Disneyland

b)

Home and gravesite of Elvis Presley

2.

Graceland

c)

Space exploration

3.

NASA

d)

Oldest European settlement

4.

St. Augustine

19.

What is the oldest permanent European settlement in North America?

a)

Atlanta

b)

Kennedy Space Center

c)

St. Augustine

d)

Georgia Aquarium

20.

What can visitors do at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta?

a)

Ride roller coasters

b)

Visit a space museum

c)

Taste over 60 different kinds of Coca-Cola

d)

See marine animals

21.

What is unique about the Georgia Aquarium?

a)

It is the smallest aquarium in the world

b)

It houses the largest living fish species

c)

It is located in North Carolina

d)

It has the oldest fort in North America

22.

A popular breakfast food in the Southeast is (a)  

Choose from the below words
Pancakes
Grits
Waffles
Oatmeal
23.

What is "Hoppin' John" made of?

a)

Rice and beans

b)

Rice and black-eyed peas

c)

Rice and chicken

d)

Rice and corn

24.

(a)   is known for its Cajun and Creole dishes.

Choose from the below words
Texas
Georgia
Louisiana
Florida
25.

Who created Coca-Cola?

a)

Dr. Pepper

b)

Dr. John S. Pemberton

c)

Dr. James Naismith

d)

Dr. Charles H. Hires

26.

What is Miami known as?

a)

The City of Lights

b)

The Cruise Capital of the World

c)

The Big Apple

d)

The Windy City

27.

What is the traditional music of people who live in the Appalachian Mountains?

a)

Jazz

b)

Blues

c)

Bluegrass

d)

Country

28.

(a)   is most renowned for their trumpet playing in jazz music.

Choose from the below words
Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong
Miles Davis
John Coltrane
29.

Where did NASCAR racing begin?

a)

The Northeast

b)

The Midwest

c)

The South

d)

The West

30.

What is a king cake traditionally made of?

a)

Chocolate and vanilla

b)

Braided pastry and cinnamon

c)

Fruit and nuts

d)

Cheese and herbs

31.

The person who finds the tiny plastic baby in a king cake must (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Sing a song
Buy the next king cake
Lead the parade
Wear a costume
32.

Which city is known as the birthplace of jazz music?

a)

New York City

b)

Chicago

c)

New Orleans

d)

Los Angeles

33.

What type of climate is most common in Florida?

a)

Desert

b)

Tropical

c)

Continental

d)

Polar

34.

What season do hurricanes most commonly occur in the Southeast?

a)

Winter

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Fall

35.

Which is something you would most likely see in the Southeast region?

a)

desert

b)

beach

c)

volcano

d)

polar bear

36.

Which product would NOT come from the Southeast region?

a)

oranges

b)

cotton

c)

peanuts

d)

apples

37.

Which is the typical climate of the Southeast region?

a)

stormy, rainy

b)

sunny

c)

snowy, cold

d)

cloudy, rainy

38.

The Southeast region is good for growing crops because of its flat land, rich soil, and long growing season.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

The Southeast region is known for its warm weather and vacation spots.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

In parts of the Southeast region, people mine for coal.

a)

true

b)

false

41.

In parts of the Southeast region, people work on oil rigs.

a)

true

b)

false

42.

The Southeast region has many different types of land including mountains, deserts, and valleys.

a)

true

b)

false

43.

The Southeast region is home to jazz, country bluegrass, and blues music.

a)

true

b)

false

44.

Choose Yes if the statement tells something you would find in the Southeast. Choose No if it tells something you would not find in the Southeast.

Categorize the following

Disney World

Kennedy Space Center

Everglades

Georgia Aquarium

St. Augustine

Mall of America

Pacific Ocean

The Gateway Arch

Niagara Falls

yes
no
45.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

1

1.

Virginia

b)

2

2.

West Virginia

c)

3

3.

North Carolina

d)

4

4.

South Carolina

46.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

5

1.

Georgia

b)

6

2.

Florida

c)

7

3.

Alabama

d)

8

4.

Mississippi

47.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

9

1.

Louisiana

b)

10

2.

Arkansas

c)

11

3.

Kentucky

d)

12

4.

Tennessee

48.

The upper and lower parts of the Southeast region have the same types of landforms.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Landforms of the Southeast region include:

a)

mountains

b)

swamps

c)

beaches

d)

all of the above

50.

Match the following reasons with why the Southeast has many swamps:

a)

It rains a lot and creates puddles of water.

1.

Frequent rainfall leads to water accumulation.

b)

The ground is naturally wet and moist.

2.

Soil retains moisture easily.

c)

Seawater flows into the lowland at high tide.

3.

High tides bring seawater inland.

d)

The ocean stretches in too far.

4.

Coastal areas are deeply penetrated by the sea.

51.

The oldest mountain ranges in the world are the:

a)

Appalachian Mountains

b)

Alps

c)

Rocky Mountains

d)

Smoky Mountains

52.

How many states make up the Southeast region?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

8

d)

5

53.

The Southeast is closer to the equator, so it is usually warm and sunny there.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

According to the reading, all of these are products and natural resources of the Southeast EXCEPT:

a)

peanuts

b)

cotton

c)

wheat

d)

oil

55.

People in the Southeast often eat crawfish (crayfish) with family and friends.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

For fun and recreation, southerners do all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

swimming

b)

fishing

c)

skiing

d)

boating

57.

Tropical storms and hurricanes cause little damage to the coastal areas of the south.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

The upper and lower parts of the Southeast region have the same types of landforms.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Landforms of the Southeast region include:

a)

mountains

b)

swamps

c)

beaches

d)

all of the above

60.

Why does the Southeast have many swamps?

a)

It rains a lot and creates puddles of water.

b)

The ground is naturally wet and moist.

c)

Seawater flows into the lowland at high tide.

d)

The ocean stretches in too far.

61.

The oldest mountain ranges in the world are the:

a)

Appalachian Mountains

b)

Alps

c)

Rocky Mountains

d)

Smoky Mountains

62.

How many states make up the Southeast region?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

8

d)

5

63.

The Southeast is closer to the equator, so it is usually warm and sunny there.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

According to the reading, all of these are products and natural resources of the Southeast EXCEPT:

a)

peanuts

b)

cotton

c)

wheat

d)

oil

65.

People in the Southeast often eat crawfish (crayfish) with family and friends.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

For fun and recreation, southerners do all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

swimming

b)

fishing

c)

skiing

d)

boating

67.

Tropical storms and hurricanes cause little damage to the coastal areas of the south.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Which of these would you most likely see in the Southeast?

a)

Desert

b)

Beach

c)

Volcano

d)

Polar bear

69.

Which of these would you NOT find in the Southeast Region?

a)

Apples

b)

Peaches

c)

Cotton

d)

Peanuts

70.

Which words describes the typical climate of the Southeast Region?

a)

Thunderstorms

b)

Snowy

c)

Sunny

d)

Rainy

71.

The Southeast Region is good for growing crops because of its' flat land, rich soil, and long growing season?

a)

True

b)

False

72.

The Southeast Region is good known for its warm weather and vacation spots.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

In parts of the Southeast region, people mine for coal.

a)

False

b)

True

74.

In parts of the Southeast region, people work on oil rigs.

a)

False

b)

True

75.

The Southeast region is home to jazz, country bluegrass, and blues music.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

The Southeast region has many different types of land including mountains, deserts, and valleys.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

Is Disney World located in the Southeast Region?

a)

Yes

b)

No

78.

Is Kennedy Space Center located in the Southeast Region?

a)

Yes

b)

No

79.

Is Mall of America located in the Southeast Region?

a)

Yes

b)

No

80.

Is the Pacific Ocean located in the Southeast?

a)

Yes

b)

No

81.

Is the Everglades located in the Southeast Region?

a)

Yes

b)

No

82.

Is the Gateway Arch located in the Southeast region?

a)

Yes

b)

No

83.

Is the Georgia Aquarium located in the Southeast Region?

a)

Yes

b)

No

84.

Is St. Augustine located in the Southeast region?

a)

Yes

b)

No

85.

Is Niagara Falls located in the Southeast Region?

a)

Yes

b)

No

86.

Georgia is known for it's (a)  

Choose from the below words
peaches
clementines
tobacoo
87.

​ (a)   are plants that are grown to make a ​ (b)   .​

Choose from the below words
Cash Crops
profit
88.

Name two cash crops

4 lines
89.

New Orleans is know as

(a)  

90.

Which state is known as the Sunshine State?

a)

Florida

b)

New Jersey

c)

Georgia

d)

Tennessee

91.

Match the following States with their Capitals

a)

Mississippi

1.

Jackson

b)

Georgia

2.

Atlanta

c)

Florida

3.

Tallahassee

d)

Alabama

4.

Montgomery

92.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
Arkansas
b)
Alabama
c)
Florida
d)
New Jersey
93.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
West Virginia
b)
Virginia
c)
Vermont
d)
Louisiana
94.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
Alabama
b)
Tennessee
c)
Arkansas
d)
North Carolina
95.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
West Virginia
b)
Kentucky
c)
New York
d)
Virginia
96.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
Kentucky
b)
Tennessee
c)
Alabama
d)
Virginia
97.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
Florida
b)
North Carolina
c)
Georgia
d)
Louisiana
98.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
South Carolina
b)
Florida
c)
Georgia
d)
North Carolina
99.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
South Carolina
b)
North Carolina
c)
Virginia
d)
Kentucky
100.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
Louisiana
b)
Alabama
c)
Mississippi
d)
Florida
101.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
Alabama
b)
Tennessee
c)
Kentucky
d)
Louisiana
102.
Which state is highlighted?
a)
Tennessee
b)
Kentucky
c)
Alabama
d)
Arkansas
103.

What is the capital of Alabama?

a)

Charleston

b)

Frankfort

c)

Montgomery

104.

WHat is the capita of West Virginia?

a)

Charleston

b)

Montgomery

c)

Boston

105.

What is the capital of Florida?

a)

Atlanta

b)

Montgomery

c)

Tallahassee

106.

What is the capital of Arkansas?

a)

Little Rock

b)

Phoenix

c)

Montgomery

107.

What is the capital of Virginia?

a)

Raleigh

b)

Richmond

c)

Boston

108.

What is the capital of Louisiana?

a)

St. Louis

b)

Baton Rouge

c)

Jackson

109.

What is the capital of North Carolina?

a)

Columbia

b)

Raleigh

c)

Atlanta

110.

Mississippi

a)

Montgomery

b)

Atlanta

c)

Jackson

111.

What is the capital of Georgia?

a)

Montgomery

b)

Atlanta

c)

Tallahassee

112.

What is the capital of South Carolina?

a)

Columbia

b)

Raleigh

c)

Charleston

113.

What is the capital of Kentucky?

a)

Little Rock

b)

Jackson

c)

Frankfort

114.

What is the capital of Tennessee?

a)

Nashville

b)

Baton Rouge

c)

Raleigh

115.

The Southeast region has ______ states.

a)

12

b)

9

c)

11

d)

14

116.

The landmark where endangered plants and animals can be found

a)

Mammouth Caves

b)

Kennedy Space Center

c)

Everglades

117.

Which landform(s) is in the Southeast region?

a)

Appalachian Mountains

b)

Everglades

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Plateaus

118.

Match the following descriptions with their correct terms.

a)

important places/objects that are natural or man made

1.

What is a landmark?

b)

natural materials that we use

2.

What are resources?

c)

natural features of earth's surface

3.

What are landforms?

119.

What fruit is Florida well known for?

a)

lemons

b)

peaches

c)

oranges

120.

What is the climate like in the winter?

a)

not very cold (warm)

b)

snowy

c)

freezing

121.

What natural resources can be found in the Southeast region?

a)

crops

b)

oil & natural gas

c)

wood

d)

cattle

122.

What is the climate like in the summer?

a)

dry

b)

cold

c)

warm

d)

hot, humid

123.

What is the abbreviation for Alabama?

a)

AB

b)

ALA

c)

AL

d)

AM

124.

What is the abbreviation for Arkansas?

a)

AR

b)

ARK

c)

AK

d)

AS

125.

What is the abbreviation for Florida?

a)

FL

b)

FLA

c)

FA

d)

FR

126.

What is the abbreviation for Kentucky?

a)

KY

b)

KE

c)

KEN

d)

KT

127.

What is the abbreviation for Louisiana?

a)

LO

b)

LOU

c)

LA

d)

LOS

128.

What is the abbreviation for Mississippi?

a)

MI

b)

MIS

c)

MP

d)

MS

129.

What is the abbreviation for North Carolina?

a)

NO

b)

NC

c)

NCA

d)

NOC

130.

What is the abbreviation for South Carolina?

a)

SC

b)

SO

c)

SOC

d)

SCA

131.

What is the abbreviation for Tennessee?

a)

TE

b)

TEN

c)

TES

d)

TN

132.

What is the abbreviation for Virginia?

a)

VI

b)

VIR

c)

VA

d)

VIN

133.

What is the abbreviation for West Virginia?

a)

WV

b)

WE

c)

WEV

d)

WVI

134.

What is the abbreviation for Georgia?

a)

GC

b)

GE

c)

GA

d)

GO

135.

What is the abbreviation for Alabama?

a)

AB

b)

ALA

c)

AL

d)

AM

136.

What is the abbreviation for Arkansas?

a)

AR

b)

ARK

c)

AK

d)

AS

137.

What is the abbreviation for Florida?

a)

FL

b)

FLA

c)

FA

d)

FR

138.

What is the abbreviation for Kentucky?

a)

KY

b)

KE

c)

KEN

d)

KT

139.

What is the abbreviation for Louisiana?

a)

LO

b)

LOU

c)

LA

d)

LOS

140.

What is the abbreviation for Mississippi?

a)

MI

b)

MIS

c)

MP

d)

MS

141.

What is the abbreviation for North Carolina?

a)

NO

b)

NC

c)

NCA

d)

NOC

142.

What is the abbreviation for South Carolina?

a)

SC

b)

SO

c)

SOC

d)

SCA

143.

What is the abbreviation for Tennessee?

a)

TE

b)

TEN

c)

TES

d)

TN

144.

What is the abbreviation for Virginia?

a)

VI

b)

VIR

c)

VA

d)

VIN

145.

What is the abbreviation for West Virginia?

a)

WV

b)

WE

c)

WEV

d)

WVI

146.

What is the abbreviation for Georgia?

a)

GC

b)

GE

c)

GA

d)

GEO