Which Appalachian mountain range contains Mount Washington, known for its extreme weather conditions?
Correct answer(s):
- White Mountains
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Geography
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The Appalachian Mountains stretch through how many U.S. states?
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- 12
The Allegheny Plateau, part of the Appalachian region, extends into which state?
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- Pennsylvania
The Shenandoah Valley, located in the Appalachian region, is found in which state?
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- Virginia
What natural resource, besides coal, is abundant in the Appalachian region?
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- Timber
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established to address which issue in the Appalachian region?
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- Flood control and electricity generation
The Appalachian dialect is a variation of which language?
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- English
The Great Valley, a major feature of the Appalachians, extends from New York to which state?
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- Tennessee
What term is used to describe the long, narrow ridges and valleys typical of the Appalachian Mountain’s geography?
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- Valley and Ridge
What famous American author, known for writing about Appalachia, wrote “The Road” and “Suttree”?
Correct answer(s):
- Cormac McCarthy
The Appalachian region was historically a stronghold for which type of music?
Correct answer(s):
- Country and Bluegrass
Which Appalachian sub-range is located primarily in New York?
Correct answer(s):
- Adirondack Mountains
What is the climate like in the Appalachian region?
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- Humid subtropical and temperate
Which national forest is located in the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Cherokee National Forest
What is the general elevation range of the Appalachian Mountains?
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- 3,000–6,000 feet
Which of the following is a geological feature found in the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Gorge
Which of the following is a major cave system located in the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Mammoth Cave
What is one of the key environmental issues faced by the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Deforestation and mountaintop removal
What climate feature is typical at mid-latitudes like much of the U.S.?
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- Four distinct seasons
Which U.S. region is known for humid, subtropical climate with hot summers?
Correct answer(s):
- Southwest