Which of the following is a major fault line located near the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- New Madrid Fault
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Geography
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What modern-day crop has seen increasing growth in Appalachia due to its climate and terrain?
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- Hemp
Which type of craft, often made in Appalachia, is a popular item at rural festivals and markets?
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- Handwoven baskets
Which Appalachian state capital is Charleston, known for its historical ties to coal mining?
Correct answer(s):
- West Virginia
Which Appalachian state is a leading producer of hardwood lumber?
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- Pennsylvania
The introduction of what type of farming has helped preserve soil quality in the Appalachian Mountains?
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- No-till farming
What initiative, passed in 1965, was designed to address poverty and economic underdevelopment in Appalachia?
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- The Appalachian Regional Development Act
What agricultural product, vital to early Appalachian settlers, is still a key part of the region’s cuisine?
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- Beans
What is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Mount Mitchell
What is the main outlet of Lake Erie?
Correct answer(s):
- Niagara River
Lake Ontario is located between which two countries?
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- United States and Canada
Which is the smallest Great Lake by surface area?
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- Lake Ontario
Which of the following is the outlet of Lake Ontario?
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- St. Lawrence River
Which city is located on the western shore of Lake Erie?
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- Toledo
Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes. What is its average depth?
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- 50 feet
Which state does NOT border Lake Superior?
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- Ohio
Which city is located on the shore of Lake Michigan?
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- Chicago
Which city is located on the western shore of Lake Superior?
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- Duluth, Minnesota
Which national park is located along the shores of Lake Michigan?
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- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
What is the name of the narrow waterway that connects Lake Huron to Lake Michigan?
Correct answer(s):
- Strait of Mackinac