North Carolina's Regions
Use your notes to help you answer the following questions.
- 1.
Which of the following statements would best describe the Coastal Plain of NC?
- A.
Lowest elevations, flat lands that extends along the Atlantic Ocean
- B.
Range of mountains in the eastern US
- C.
Rolling hills in the center of the state
- D.
Wetlands in the western part of NC
Correct Answer
A. Lowest elevations, flat lands that extends along the Atlantic Ocean -
- 2.
How many counties does NC have?
- A.
125
- B.
110
- C.
100
- D.
85
Correct Answer
C. 100 -
- 3.
How did the geography of the Outer Banks impact the development of early NC?
- A.
Prevented the development of large port cities
- B.
Outer Banks was often a target for hurricanes and storms
- C.
The coastline was so long that it was easy accessible for shipping and settlers
- D.
Both A and B
Correct Answer
D. Both A and B -
- 4.
How has NC's geographic features affected the movement of goods and people?
- A.
Mountain ranges and lack usable ports restricted the movement of goods and people
- B.
Warm- water ports and small mountain ranges encouraged movement of people
- C.
Deep rivers and fertile land help NC develop strong commerce (trade)
- D.
Farming was important in every region of the state
Correct Answer
A. Mountain ranges and lack usable ports restricted the movement of goods and people -
- 5.
Which region is described by the following description:"rolling hills, clay soil, cities, low waterfalls"
- A.
TN
- B.
Coastal Plain
- C.
Piedmont
- D.
Mountains
Correct Answer
C. Piedmont -
- 6.
What is the name of the imaginary line the divides the Coastal Plain from the Piedmont?
- A.
Geography
- B.
Region
- C.
Primary source
- D.
Fall Line
Correct Answer
D. Fall Line -
- 7.
"Highest elevations in state, red clay soil with mineral deposits, Appalachians," would be the best description of which region?
- A.
Tidewater
- B.
Mountains
- C.
Piedmont
- D.
Coastal Plain
Correct Answer
B. Mountains -
- 8.
Which one would not be an example of a primary source?
- A.
Diary accounts
- B.
Soldier writing letters back home about his war experience
- C.
Textbook
- D.
Declaration of Independence
Correct Answer
C. Textbook -
- 9.
Which region of NC is the most suitable for farming?
- A.
Piedmont
- B.
Coastal Plain
- C.
Mountains
- D.
Outer Banks
Correct Answer
B. Coastal Plain -
- 10.
Name NC's largest city.
- A.
Raleigh
- B.
Charlotte
- C.
Asheville
- D.
Wilmington
Correct Answer
B. Charlotte -
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