Which Appalachian mountain range contains Mount Washington, known for its extreme weather conditions?
Correct answer(s):
- White Mountains
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The Major Landform Regions of the USA
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The Allegheny Plateau, part of the Appalachian region, extends into which state?
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- Pennsylvania
What natural resource, besides coal, is abundant in the Appalachian region?
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- Timber
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established to address which issue in the Appalachian region?
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- Flood control and electricity generation
What type of vegetation dominates the higher elevations of the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Pine forests
The Appalachian dialect is a variation of which language?
Correct answer(s):
- English
The Appalachian Mountains stretch through how many U.S. states?
Correct answer(s):
- 12
What famous American author, known for writing about Appalachia, wrote “The Road” and “Suttree”?
Correct answer(s):
- Cormac McCarthy
The Shenandoah Valley, located in the Appalachian region, is found in which state?
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- Virginia
The Appalachian region was historically a stronghold for which type of music?
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- Country and Bluegrass
Which Appalachian sub-range is located primarily in New York?
Correct answer(s):
- Adirondack Mountains
What is the climate like in the Appalachian region?
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- Humid subtropical and temperate
What is one of the key environmental issues faced by the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Deforestation and mountaintop removal
Which national forest is located in the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Cherokee National Forest
Which of the following is a geological feature found in the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Gorge
What is the general elevation range of the Appalachian Mountains?
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- 3,000–6,000 feet
Which of the following is a major cave system located in the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Mammoth Cave
Which natural feature is the result of glacial activity in the Appalachian region?
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- Valleys
Which of the following rivers cuts through the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Potomac River
Which of the following is a major fault line located near the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- New Madrid Fault