The Appalachian Mountains are part of which larger geological formation that extends across the eastern United States and Canada?
  • The Appalachian orogenic belt
Which U.S. President established the Appalachian Regional Commission in 1965 to address poverty in the region?
  • Lyndon B. Johnson
The term “hillbilly” is often associated with which cultural region of the United States?
  • The Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains were a significant barrier to westward expansion during which period of U.S. history?
  • Colonial period
The term “Appalachian dulcimer” refers to a traditional musical instrument from which Appalachian cultural group?
  • Scots-Irish settlers
What role do wetlands in the Coastal Plains play in the environment?
  • They act as filters for pollutants and support biodiversity
What type of vegetation dominates the wetland areas of the Coastal Plains?
  • Mangroves, marsh grasses, and cypress trees
How does the Coastal Plain contribute to the U.S. fishing industry?
  • It provides vast areas of coastal waters for commercial fishing