GWA U.S. Test Prt. 3 (Southern Region) Flashcards
How many states are in the Southern Region
12
What are all of the states apart of the Southern Region
Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina
What are the 3 pieces of topography in the Southern Region
1) Costal Plain (Largest of the landform regions)
2) Mountain ranges
3) Interior Plains
What are the Mt Ranges in the Southern Region
Cumberland/Alleghany, Ozark Mt.
What Southern region states are apart of the Interior plains
Tennessee and Kentucky
What is the main climatic zone of the Southern Region
Humid Subtropical
How much rainfall does the Southern Region get per year
50 - 60 inches
When is hurricane season for the Southern Region
June - November
What is the largest river in the Southern Region
Mississippi
What are OTHER relevant rivers in the Southern Region
Tennessee, Ohio, and Red river
What are the 3 top crops produced in the Southern Region
1) Cotton Belt
2) Tobacco
3) citrus Fruit
What are some natural resources in the Southern Region
Coal and oil
What % of the Southern Region contains the US textile industry
60%
What type of refineries are located along the Texas Gulf Coast
Oil Refineries
What is a major industry in many states (particularly Florida)
Tourism
