GWA U.S. Test Prt. 3 (Southern Region) Flashcards

1
Q

How many states are in the Southern Region

A

12

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2
Q

What are all of the states apart of the Southern Region

A

Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina

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3
Q

What are the 3 pieces of topography in the Southern Region

A

1) Costal Plain (Largest of the landform regions)
2) Mountain ranges
3) Interior Plains

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4
Q

What are the Mt Ranges in the Southern Region

A

Cumberland/Alleghany, Ozark Mt.

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5
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What Southern region states are apart of the Interior plains

A

Tennessee and Kentucky

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6
Q

What is the main climatic zone of the Southern Region

A

Humid Subtropical

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7
Q

How much rainfall does the Southern Region get per year

A

50 - 60 inches

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8
Q

When is hurricane season for the Southern Region

A

June - November

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9
Q

What is the largest river in the Southern Region

A

Mississippi

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10
Q

What are OTHER relevant rivers in the Southern Region

A

Tennessee, Ohio, and Red river

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11
Q

What are the 3 top crops produced in the Southern Region

A

1) Cotton Belt
2) Tobacco
3) citrus Fruit

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12
Q

What are some natural resources in the Southern Region

A

Coal and oil

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13
Q

What % of the Southern Region contains the US textile industry

A

60%

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14
Q

What type of refineries are located along the Texas Gulf Coast

A

Oil Refineries

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15
Q

What is a major industry in many states (particularly Florida)

A

Tourism

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16
Q

What is the largest city in the Southern Region

A

Houston

17
Q

Which airport is the Southern Region home to? Where?

A

Hartfield airport in Atlanta, Georgia