The Appalachian Mountains are part of which ecoregion?
Correct answer(s):
- Eastern Temperate Forests
Topic
The Major Landform Regions of the USA
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Which endangered species is native to the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Eastern Cougar
The Appalachian Mountains span how many U.S. states?
Correct answer(s):
- 13
Which Native American tribe lived in the Appalachian region before European settlers arrived?
Correct answer(s):
- Cherokee
What mountain range in Canada is considered an extension of the Appalachians?
Correct answer(s):
- Laurentian Mountains
How old are the Appalachian Mountains estimated to be?
Correct answer(s):
- 500 million years
What type of rock primarily makes up the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Metamorphic
Which geological event contributed to the formation of the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Collision of the North American and African plates
The Appalachian Mountains were once as tall as which modern mountain range?
Correct answer(s):
- Himalayas
The Appalachian Mountains are a result of which geological process?
Correct answer(s):
- Plate tectonics
The Appalachian Mountains are home to which type of forest ecosystem?
Correct answer(s):
- Temperate deciduous forest
Which of the following animals is native to the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Eastern black bear
The Appalachian region is famous for which type of fall foliage?
Correct answer(s):
- Deciduous trees with vibrant colors
The Appalachian Mountains are known for their biodiversity, hosting which of these animals?
Correct answer(s):
- Salamanders
Which famous U.S. President led a military campaign through the Coastal Plains during the Civil War?
Correct answer(s):
- William Tecumseh Sherman
Which plant is commonly associated with the Appalachian region?
Correct answer(s):
- Rhododendron
Who explored the California coast in the 18th century?
Correct answer(s):
- Juan de Fuca
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 celebrated during California’s Annual Surfing Day?
Correct answer(s):
- Surfing culture