Which major U.S. river system has headwaters in the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Ohio River
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Geography
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What economic sector has expanded in Appalachia due to its natural beauty and outdoor opportunities?
Correct answer(s):
- Tourism
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a part of which mountain range?
Correct answer(s):
- Appalachians
What type of rock primarily makes up the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Sedimentary rock
The Appalachian Plateau is a distinctive landform found in which state?
Correct answer(s):
- Kentucky
What natural force is responsible for shaping the rounded peaks of the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Erosion
Which Appalachian mountain range is known for having some of the oldest exposed rock formations in North America?
Correct answer(s):
- Adirondacks
Which Appalachian sub-range is known for its dramatic fall foliage and scenic views?
Correct answer(s):
- Smoky Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains were once taller than which modern-day mountain range?
Correct answer(s):
- Alps
Which of the following is a major fault line located near the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- New Madrid Fault
What modern-day crop has seen increasing growth in Appalachia due to its climate and terrain?
Correct answer(s):
- Hemp
Which type of craft, often made in Appalachia, is a popular item at rural festivals and markets?
Correct answer(s):
- Handwoven baskets
Which Appalachian state capital is Charleston, known for its historical ties to coal mining?
Correct answer(s):
- West Virginia
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
Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes. What is its average depth?
Correct answer(s):
- 50 feet
What is the main outlet of Lake Erie?
Correct answer(s):
- Niagara River
Lake Ontario is located between which two countries?
Correct answer(s):
- United States and Canada
Which is the smallest Great Lake by surface area?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Ontario
Which of the following lakes is the deepest of the Great Lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Superior