Tennessee Regions

Question 1

Unaka Mtns

Answer 1

Unaka is a Cherokee word that means an area with a white mist of clouds. Also known as the great smokies

Question 2

East Tennessee Valley and Ridge

Answer 2

Characterized by alternating ridges and valleys. Sometimes called folded Appalachians.

Question 3

Cumberland plateau

Answer 3

One of the most sparsely populated areas. Soil is not good for farming.

Question 4

Cumberland Gap

Answer 4

One of Tennessee’s geographical wonders.

Question 5

Highland rim

Answer 5

is a rugged plateau. Has limestone soil which is good for growing corn, wheat tobacco. Largest natural division of Tennessee

Question 6

Central Basin

Answer 6

Forms the bottom of the highland rim. Has some of the most fertile soil in Tennessee. Four rivers flow through. Nashville is in this region.

Question 7

West Tennessee plain

Answer 7

Known as the agricultural heart of Tennessee . Memphis is the regions chief city. Divided into two subdivisions. They are Mississippi bottoms- a small area perfect for growing grain, and West Tennessee slope-good hunting ground.