Alabama Geography and Resources

This video tutorial introduces Alabama's geography, highlighting its diverse landforms, waterways, and major cities. It discusses the economic significance of rivers like the Cahaba and Tennessee, and explores the state's geographic regions, including the Highland Rim, Cumberland Plateau, and East Gulf Coast Plain. The tutorial also covers natural resources such as limestone, coal, and oil, and explains the concept of the fall line, which divides different geographic regions.

What topics will be covered in the first week of the Alabama weeklies course?

• History and politics

• Geography, large cities, and natural resources

• Culture and traditions

• Economics and trade

Which river is highlighted as an important transportation mode for Alabama's economy?

• Colorado River

• Hudson River

• Cahaba River

• Mississippi River

Which river provides hydroelectric power through the TVA?

• Chattahoochee River

• Alabama River

• Tennessee River

• Cahaba River

Which of the following is NOT a major city in Alabama?

• Birmingham

• Mobile

• Huntsville

• Atlanta

What is the smallest and northernmost geographic region in Alabama?

• East Gulf Coast Plain

• Highland Rim

• Cumberland Plateau

• Piedmont Upland

Which region in Alabama is known for its marble?

• Highland Rim

• Cumberland Plateau

• Piedmont Upland

• East Gulf Coast Plain

Which region is the largest in Alabama and known for oil and gas?

• East Gulf Coast Plain

• Cumberland Plateau

• Highland Rim

• Piedmont Upland

Which geographic region in Alabama is known for having coal?

• Highland Rim

• Piedmont Upland

• Cumberland Plateau

• East Gulf Coast Plain

What is the fall line in Alabama?

• A mountain range

• A river system

• A type of soil

• A dividing line between uplands and lowlands

Which of the following is a key vocabulary term related to Alabama's geography?

• Glacier

• Volcano

• Basin

• Desert