Jeopardy Game Southeast Region

The River Resources/ Natural Features 10 pts 20 pts 30 pts 40 pts 10 pts 20 pts 30 pts 40 pts Agriculture 10 pts 20 pts 30 pts 40 pts Random 10 pts 20 pts 30 pts 40 pts 50 pts

Question 1 A river begins at the ___ and ends at the ___. source, mouth Check Answer

Question 2 Smaller rivers that connect with larger ones are known as ___. tributaries Check Answer

Question 3 This is known as the area drained by a river and its tributaries. River basin Check Answer

Question 4 Name 2 benefits of the Mississippi River. Home to many animals Provides shipping routes/water to people Check Answer

Question 5 This area is formed at the mouth of a river from deposited soil. It is usually rich and good for farming. A delta Check Answer

Question 6 This mineral is mined in the Southeast and provides heat and light. coal Check Answer

Question 7 This industry benefits from the many hardwood forests of the area. What is it? Lumber/timber Check Answer

Question 8 _____ are low areas of land covered mostly in water. Swamps Check Answer

Question 9 This low area is Florida is covered mostly in water and is home to a variety of animals. The Everglades Check Answer

Question 10 Name 2 unique factors of the Southeast Region. Certain historical events, wildlife, or traditions are a few. Check Answer

Question 11 ____ is the business of growing crops and raising animals. agriculture Check Answer

Question 12 Certain crops grow well in the Southeast because this is long enough. What is it? The growing season Check Answer

Question 13 This increased as the plantations in the Southeast began to grow and grow. What is it? slavery Check Answer

Question 14 When farmers drain water from nearby bodies of water to water their crops in the dry season, this is known as ____. irrigation Check Answer

Question 15 The Southeast has _______ because bugs destroyed the main cotton crop in the 1800’s. What is it? Mixed agriculture Check Answer

Question 16 Many people visit the Southeast for its attractions and good weather. What are these people known as? tourists Check Answer

Question 17 There are ____states in the Southeast region. 14 Check Answer

Question 18 The ______ consists of southern states from Florida to California. These states have a mild climate and attract many tourists. Sun belt Check Answer

Question 19 Name 2 reasons people settled in the Southeast region. Fertile soil, many resources, pleasant climate, searching for jobs. Check Answer

Question 20 These groups wanted better working conditions for coal miners in the Southeast. Labor unions Check Answer