Ouachita Mountains

Question 1

A

Answer 1

Characterized by ridges and valleys oriented in generally an east-west direction, while the Ozarks are characterized by flat-topped plateaus.

Question 2

B

Answer 2

Streams generally run along the wide valleys created by the folding processes that created the mountains

Question 3

C

Answer 3

The rocks are even more dominated by sandstone and pine forest are more dominant, generally on the south-facing slopes of the ridges.

Question 4

D

Answer 4

As a result of the greater prominence of economically valuable pine in the Ouachitas, the timber industry is more important there than in the Ozarks.

Question 5

E

Answer 5

Known for tourism because of the abundant lakes and state and national parks.

Question 6

F

Answer 6

Hot Springs and Magic Springs Amusement Park are located within this region.

Question 7

G

Answer 7

Run east to west from Little Rock through the western half of the state