Which Appalachian state is home to the historic coal-mining town of Harlan?
Correct answer(s):
- Kentucky
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Geography
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Which Appalachian state is known for its significant logging industry?
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- Ohio
The term “Appalachian Spring” is associated with what?
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- A famous piece of music by Aaron Copland
What is one of the key agricultural products of the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Apples
What form of small-scale farming is common in the Appalachian region?
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- Subsistence farming
Which form of traditional Appalachian craftsmanship is often seen at local markets and fairs?
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- Quilting
Which crop, commonly grown in the Appalachian Mountains, was crucial to early settlers for making whiskey?
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- Corn
What famous Appalachian Trail stretches over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine?
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- Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Which U.S. government agency has invested heavily in improving the economic conditions in the Appalachian region?
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- Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
What type of coal, mined in Appalachia, is known for its high carbon content and is often used in steel production?
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- Anthracite
The Appalachians are home to which thriving handmade product industry?
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- Ceramics
Which Appalachian state’s economy was largely built around tobacco farming?
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- North Carolina
Which city is located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario?
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- Buffalo
Which is the largest saltwater lake in the United States?
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- Great Salt Lake
Which of the following lakes is located on the border between Arizona and Nevada?
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- Lake Mead
Which U.S. port is one of the largest for container shipping?
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- Port of Los Angeles
What is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the United States outside of the Great Lakes?
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- Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is primarily located in which two states?
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- California and Nevada
Lake Tahoe is primarily located in which two states?
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- California and Nevada
Which is the largest saltwater lake in the United States?
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- Great Salt Lake