Alabama Landforms & Physical Regions Quiz
Coastal Plain, valleys, uplands, major features (10 questions).
Alabama Landforms & Physical Regions Quiz: Quick Study Notes
Alabama’s geography is surprisingly diverse, transitioning from the Appalachian foothills in the northeast to the sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico. This quiz covers the five major physiographic regions: the Highland Rim, Cumberland Plateau, Valley and Ridge, Piedmont Upland, and the vast East Gulf Coastal Plain.
Key Takeaways
- The Fall Line separates the Coastal Plain from the northern rocky highlands.
- The Cumberland Plateau features flat-topped mountains and deep gorges like Little River Canyon.
- The Black Belt is a fertile prairie strip across the central Coastal Plain known for dark soil.
- The Valley and Ridge region contains Red Mountain, historically vital for iron production.
- The Piedmont Upland is characterized by rolling hills and metamorphic rock in east-central Alabama.
- Limestone geology in northern Alabama contributes to extensive cave systems.
What are the five landform regions of Alabama?
They are the Highland Rim, Cumberland Plateau, Alabama Valley and Ridge, Piedmont Upland, and the East Gulf Coastal Plain.
Where is the Fall Line located?
It runs diagonally from the northwest corner of the state down to the east-central border, marking the transition from harder rocks to softer coastal sediments.
What is Alabama’s highest mountain?
Mount Cheaha, located in the Talladega Mountains (part of the Piedmont Upland), stands at 2,413 feet above sea level.
What defines the Black Belt region?
The Black Belt is a swathe of rich, dark, fertile soil stretching across the central part of the Coastal Plain, historically significant for agriculture.
Where is the Mobile-Tensaw Delta?
It is located in the southern part of the East Gulf Coastal Plain, just north of Mobile Bay, forming one of the largest river deltas in the United States.
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