What initiative was launched in the 1960s to reduce poverty and promote development in the Appalachian region?
Correct answer(s):
- The Appalachian Regional Commission
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Geography
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Which crop was one of the primary products of early Appalachian farms?
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- Corn
Which mineral resource, besides coal, is also extracted from the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Natural gas
The Appalachian Mountains are a key part of which major U.S. watershed?
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- Mississippi River Basin
Which renewable energy industry is growing in the Appalachian region due to abundant forested areas?
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- Biomass energy
The decline of coal mining in the Appalachians has led to the growth of which industry?
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- Tourism and outdoor recreation
Which industry has seen growth in the Appalachian region due to its natural beauty?
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- Tourism
Which Appalachian state is home to the historic coal-mining town of Harlan?
Correct answer(s):
- Kentucky
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 is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the United States outside of the Great Lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is primarily located in which two states?
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- California and Nevada
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?
Correct answer(s):
- 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?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Tahoe
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?
Correct answer(s):
- Great Salt Lake