North Carolina Geography and History Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering North Carolina geography, regions, major landmarks, natural features, and state history.

Textile

The product for which North Carolina was the leading producing state in the nation before 1920.

Fall Line

The line on rivers where falls are first found, dividing the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont.

Piedmont

The geographic area between the Fall Line and the Appalachian Mountains.

New Bern

The colonial capital of North Carolina.

Mountains Region

The geographic region located between the Piedmont and Tennessee.

Piedmont Major Research Universities

North Carolina's 3 major research universities located in the Piedmont: Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State University.

Mount Mitchell

The highest mountain east of the Mississippi River, located in North Carolina.

North Carolina's Largest National Forests

The 5 largest national forests in North Carolina: Nantahala, Uwharrie, Pisgah, Croatan, and Cherokee.

Mountain Weather Barrier

The function of the mountains acting as a barrier to the Piedmont because weather moves across the state from west to east.

Hurricanes and Tornadoes

Two types of windstorms that create threats to the state of North Carolina.

Pocosin

A black, fertile soil that covers most of the coastal plain.

Lake Mattamuskeet

The largest natural lake in North Carolina.