An area inland from the shore in the southeast that is very flat and has very low elevation is known as the Outer Coastal Plain.
An area of land with slightly higher elevation than the Outer Coastal Plain and is between the Piedmont and the Outer Coastal Plain is
known as the Inner Coastal Plain.
The outer coastal plain is known for these; swamps, marshes, and bogs are examples. wetlands
How were the barrier islands formed? They were formed over thousands of years as more and more sediment was deposited by ocean waves, currents, and mainland rivers.
What state are they off the coast of? North Carolina
What does the word Piedmont mean? “foot of the mountain”
Why was the Piedmont a good area to settle? It is very rich soil and can be good farmland.
The border of the Piedmont and the inner coastal plain where many waterfalls formed is known as the fall line.
Name the smaller chains of mountains that make up the Appalachian Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains (forms part of the eastern
edge of the Appalachians), Great Smoky Mountains (form part of the western edge of the Appalachians)
A huge, violent storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms in some oceans is known as a hurricane.
What two oceans do hurricanes form in? Atlantic Ocean and Eastern Pacific Ocean
What type of storm forms in the western Pacific Ocean? Indian Ocean and Australia? typhoons; cyclones
An island and seaport off the coast of southern Florida with a mild and sunny climate is known as Key West.
The chain of islands off the coast of southern Florida between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico? Florida Keys
Describe the climate of the Southeast. Along the southern part of the southeast, the climate is hot and humid. The farther north in the southeast the climate is temperate. Inland toward the mountains, the climate is cooler.
Why do the Appalachian Mountains receive snow in the winter when much of the Southeast region is warm? Because of their elevation.
What 3 things do hurricanes need in order to strengthen? Warm waters of at least 80 degrees, the air must cool off quickly the higheryou go, the wind must be in the same direction and same speed to force air upward from the ocean.
The Atlantic Hurricane season last from June 1 - November 30.
In which direction do hurricanes rotate? counter-clockwise around the eye of the storm
The center of a hurricane is known as what? What is it like in the center of the hurricane? eye; calm-there are no clouds, wind, or rain.
How could sailors tell what lighthouse they were at during the day? At night? During the day they can recognize the lighthouse; during the night each lighthouse had a light using a special pattern
How are lighthouses used today? Many are no longer working, but people still enjoy visiting them. (Tourists attraction)
How strong must winds be before a storm is called a hurricane? _74 mph_
What determines what category a hurricane is? Wind speeds
List the categories of hurricanes along with the wind speeds and damage done.
The large area of wetlands in southern Florida, which is home to a wide variety of animals is known as Everglades National Park.
An animal or plant that is in danger of becoming extinct is known as an endangered species.
An animal or plant that no longer exists is extinct.
How did the alligator become an endangered species and how was it taken off the endangered species list? They were being hunted for food or for their hides. After 1967 it was against the law to hunt alligators and the numbers slowly grew.
Why is the southeast region a good area for growing crops? The coastal plains have good farmland, warm temperatures, plenty of rain, and a long growing season.
What crops are known to grow well in Florida? Georgia? Arkansas and Louisiana? Florida: oranges, sugarcane, soybeans; Georgia: peaches, peanuts, soybeans, corn, cotton, tobacco; Arkansas: soybeans, rice, cotton; Louisiana: rice, sugarcane, cotton
A combination of ground-up wood chips, water, and chemicals used to make paper is known as pulp.
Name some other uses of trees besides paper. Lumber for building, furniture, they help cool the earth, provide homes for animals, and give off oxygen we need to breath.
When companies replant trees after harvesting them, they are practicing reforestation.
