Chapter 4, Section 1: Eastern United States Flashcard

Front

Where are the Appalachian Mountains located?

Back

From Canada to South Alabama

Front

Which Appalachian mountain range is located in Vermont?

Back

Green Mountains

Front

______ means at the foot of the mountain.

Back

Piedmont

Front

____ means a tableland, or elevated area of generally level land.

Back

Plateau

Front

What is the area where the river falls over the plateau and forms a waterfall?

Back

fall line

Front

A city or town with a harbor where ships can load or unload cargo is called a ____.

Back

port

Front

A sheltered place where ships may anchor safely is called...

Back

harbor

Front

Which is NOT a fall line city? Seattle, Washington, Raleigh, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Richmond, Virginia

Back

Seattle, Washington

Front

Which region are we studying?
Options: Eastern United States, Middle United States, Western United States

Back

Eastern United States

Front

Which animal is NOT found in the Gulf Coastal Plain?
Options: armadillos, polar bear, manatees, alligators

Back

polar bear