The Appalachian Mountains are home to which type of forest ecosystem?
Correct answer(s):
- Temperate deciduous forest
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Geography
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Which of the following animals is native to the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Eastern black bear
Which plant is commonly associated with the Appalachian region?
Correct answer(s):
- Rhododendron
The Appalachian Mountains are known for their biodiversity, hosting which of these animals?
Correct answer(s):
- Salamanders
Which Native American tribe lived in the Appalachian region before European settlers arrived?
Correct answer(s):
- Cherokee
What type of rock primarily makes up the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Metamorphic
What is a common tree species found in the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Oak
What mountain range in Canada is considered an extension of the Appalachians?
Correct answer(s):
- Laurentian Mountains
Which geological event contributed to the formation of the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Collision of the North American and African plates
Which river system drains much of the Appalachian region?
Correct answer(s):
- Ohio River
The Appalachian Mountains were once as tall as which modern mountain range?
Correct answer(s):
- Himalayas
The Appalachian Mountains are part of which ecoregion?
Correct answer(s):
- Eastern Temperate Forests
Who explored the California coast in the 18th century?
Correct answer(s):
- Juan de Fuca
What is celebrated during California’s Annual Surfing Day?
Correct answer(s):
- Surfing culture
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Correct answer(s):
- Find a route to the Pacific Ocean
Which city hosts the annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival?
Correct answer(s):
- Newport, Oregon
What is the primary agricultural product of California?
Correct answer(s):
- Grapes
The primary economic activity in rural areas of the Basin and Range is:
Correct answer(s):
- Agriculture
Which event significantly impacted Native American populations in the Basin and Range Province?
Correct answer(s):
- The Gold Rush
Which city is NOT located in the Basin and Range Province?
Correct answer(s):
- Denver