Which species of tree was decimated by an invasive fungus in the Appalachian region?
Correct answer(s):
- American Chestnut
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Major Mountain Ranges in the United States
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What geological event caused the Appalachian Mountains to form
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- Tectonic plate collisions
Which is a traditional Appalachian food?
Correct answer(s):
- Cornbread
What major event took place in the Appalachian region during the 1930s?
Correct answer(s):
- The Great Depression
Which of the following is the longest river in the Appalachian region?
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What natural feature defines the boundary between the Appalachian Highlands and the Great Valley?
Correct answer(s):
- The Cumberland Gap
The Appalachian Mountains are home to which type of rare, endangered plant species?
Correct answer(s):
- American chestnut
What is the name of the highest point in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Mount Mitchell
The Appalachian region is known for its rich history of which agricultural crop?
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- Tobacco
What environmental challenge has affected the Appalachian Mountains due to coal mining?
Correct answer(s):
- Habitat loss
- Water contamination
The Appalachian region is known for having a high prevalence of what chronic health issue?
Correct answer(s):
- Obesity
Which of these cultural activities is a staple of Appalachian heritage?
Correct answer(s):
- Folk music and storytelling
What is the name of the largest city located near the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia?
Correct answer(s):
- Roanoke
What is the name of the famous cave system located in the Appalachian region of Kentucky?
Correct answer(s):
- Mammoth Cave
What was the primary method of transportation in the Appalachian region in the early 19th century?
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- Horses and wagons
Which of the following animals is commonly found in the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Red Fox
The Great Smoky Mountains are famous for which natural phenomenon?
Correct answer(s):
- Dense fogs and mist
What is a major threat to the biodiversity of the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Deforestation
Which mountain range is located to the west of the Appalachian Mountains in the U.S.?
Correct answer(s):
- Rocky Mountains
Which of the following is the name of a popular Appalachian trail town in Tennessee?
Correct answer(s):
- Gatlinburg