What natural force is responsible for shaping the rounded peaks of the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Erosion
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The Appalachian Plateau is a distinctive landform found in which state?
Correct answer(s):
- Kentucky
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a part of which mountain range?
Correct answer(s):
- Appalachians
Which major U.S. river system has headwaters in the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Ohio River
What is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Mount Mitchell
What initiative, passed in 1965, was designed to address poverty and economic underdevelopment in Appalachia?
Correct answer(s):
- The Appalachian Regional Development Act
What economic sector has expanded in Appalachia due to its natural beauty and outdoor opportunities?
Correct answer(s):
- Tourism
Which Appalachian state is a leading producer of hardwood lumber?
Correct answer(s):
- Pennsylvania
Which Appalachian state capital is Charleston, known for its historical ties to coal mining?
Correct answer(s):
- West Virginia
What modern-day crop has seen increasing growth in Appalachia due to its climate and terrain?
Correct answer(s):
- Hemp
What agricultural product, vital to early Appalachian settlers, is still a key part of the region’s cuisine?
Correct answer(s):
- Beans
The introduction of what type of farming has helped preserve soil quality in the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- No-till farming
Which type of craft, often made in Appalachia, is a popular item at rural festivals and markets?
Correct answer(s):
- Handwoven baskets
Which is the smallest Great Lake by surface area?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario is located between which two countries?
Correct answer(s):
- United States and Canada
Which of the following is the outlet of Lake Ontario?
Correct answer(s):
- St. Lawrence River
Which city is located on the western shore of Lake Erie?
Correct answer(s):
- Toledo
What is the main outlet of Lake Erie?
Correct answer(s):
- Niagara River
Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes. What is its average depth?
Correct answer(s):
- 50 feet
Which of the following cities is located on Lake Erie?
Correct answer(s):
- Cleveland