North Carolina Ecoregions Quiz

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What are the three ecoregions of North Carolina?

• Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain

• Desert, Rainforest, Tundra

• Appalachian, Central, Eastern

• Basin, Ridge, Plateau

What type of trees are commonly found in the Mountain region?

• Only hardwood trees

• Mostly palm trees

• A mix of evergreen and hardwood trees

• Only evergreen trees

Which region of North Carolina has the lowest average annual temperature?

• Coastal Plain

• Piedmont

• Mountains

• Outer Banks

Which region receives the most rainfall annually?

• Piedmont

• Mountains

• Coastal Plain

• Central Region

What type of landscape is typical in the Piedmont region?

• Completely flat land

• Large mountains and valleys

• Slightly hilly with mixed forests

• Desert with sparse vegetation

The Piedmont region is located between which two regions?

• Mountains and the Desert

• Rainforest and the Plains

• Mountains and the Coast

• Lakes and the Ocean

What kind of forests are common in the Piedmont region?

• Only coniferous forests

• Rainforests

• Mixed forests with conifers and hardwoods

• Mangrove forests

Why does the Coastal Plain region get a lot of precipitation?

• Because of nearby mountains

• Due to cold Arctic winds

• Because of high evaporation from the warm ocean

• It doesn't get much precipitation

What type of soil is found in the Coastal Plain region?

• Rocky and dry

• Rich volcanic soil

• Sandy soil

• Clay soil