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Name 3 states in the Southeast
Virgina, West Virgina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida
What is the largest river in the US, which passes through the Southeast?
The Mississippi River
What is an endangered species?
A plant or animal that is in danger of disappearing
How would you describe the climate of the Southeast?
Mild; with a warm summer and above average winter
What is growing season?
The time of the year when temperatures are warm enough for plants to grow
What is a hurricane?
A powerful storm that forms over water (i.e. oceans)
What was the name of the very powerful hurricane that hit New Orleans in 2005?
Katrins
What are some effects of big hurricanes?
Buildings destroyed, storm surge, people killed, damage to homes and businesses
What is an evacutation?
When people are moved away from an area because of danger, for example a flood or hurricane
Name 3 resources of the Southeast
Coal, oil, natural gas, fish, wood
What is agribusiness?
Farming as an industry
Why are some textile manufacturers located in the Southeast?
States like Georgia and Alabama still grow a lot of cotton
What is livestock?
Animals raised for sale
What is a fossil fuel?
A nonrenewable resource formed over millions of years from remains of plants or animals
What is hydroelectric power?
Electricity generated from the force of falling water
In what year did the French settle in New Orleans?
1718
