What natural resource was heavily extracted from the Appalachian region, particularly in West Virginia and Pennsylvania?
  • Coal
The term “Appalachia” is often used to refer to which aspect of the region?
  • Its distinct cultural and economic characteristics
Coal mining has been an important industry in the Appalachians. In which state is this especially true?
  • West Virginia
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, part of the Appalachians, is located in which states?
  • Tennessee and North Carolina
Coal mining has been an important industry in the Appalachians In which state is this especially true?
  • West Virginia