Ouachita Mountains Flashcards
A
Characterized by ridges and valleys oriented in generally an east-west direction, while the Ozarks are characterized by flat-topped plateaus.
B
Streams generally run along the wide valleys created by the folding processes that created the mountains
C
The rocks are even more dominated by sandstone and pine forest are more dominant, generally on the south-facing slopes of the ridges.
D
As a result of the greater prominence of economically valuable pine in the Ouachitas, the timber industry is more important there than in the Ozarks.
E
Known for tourism because of the abundant lakes and state and national parks.
F
Hot Springs and Magic Springs Amusement Park are located within this region.
G
Run east to west from Little Rock through the western half of the state