The Appalachian Region - Topography

Let's learn about the topography of the Appalachian Region!
The Appalachian region has a lot of mountains but it also has fertile plateaus and river valleys. There are also many rivers in the region that provide transportation for people.

Questions

1. Translate the word "plateau" into Chinese or Korean. Post it here.

高原

2. Find a picture of the Appalachian plateau. Post it. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.

This is the stream of the Appalachian plateau. It is quiet different from the one only with land. Plateau shows a natural style, this stream shows the pretty side of plateau. Not so strong image, but softly impressed.

3. Translate the word "fertile" into Chinese or Korean. Post it here.

1. (动植物)多产的,繁殖力强的
2. (土地)肥沃的,富饶的,丰产的
3. (创造力或想像力)丰富的

4. Can vegetation grown on a fertile plateau?

Yes.

5. Translate the word "river valley" into Chinese or Korean. Post it here.

流域
6. Find a picture of a river valley. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.

I see river running across the land. Mountain behind turns blue because of the blue sky. Rivers are running quietly, hard to see ripples. This land is moisted by the beautiful water, that looks great!

There are many deposits of coal, oil and gas that you can find in sedimentary rocks within this region.

7. Find a picture to show the meaning of "sedimentary rock"

8. Translate the word "sedimentary rock"

沉淀物所生成的石头

Bonus

1. Find out what an ocean current is.

海洋水流 How the water goes in the ocean.

2. What are the two ocean currents that can change the climate of this region. What are their names? (check your book 165)