Chapter 1 - Geography Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five land regions in Alabama?
A
Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Ridge & Valley, Cumberland Plateau, Highland Rim
2
Q
Which region has the largest land area?
A
Coastal Plain
3
Q
Which region was known for steel making? (It’s also where we live)
A
Ridge & Valley
4
Q
Where is the highest point in Alabama?
A
Mount Cheaha. it is 2,407 feet above sea level.
5
Q
What is the place called where the hills meet the plain, causing a drop in elevation?
A
The Fall Line
6
Q
Into what large body of water do most Alabama rivers flow?
A
The Gulf of Mexico
7
Q
What is the man-made waterway that connects the Tombigbee & Tennessee rivers?
A
Tennesee-Tombigbee Waterway
