Regions
of Kentucky
Question
Sheet
**Directions:
Be sure to answer each question in a complete sentence.
1.Choose one of the six regions of Kentucky to study or investigate. The region that I have chosen is _______________________________________. I chose this region because _________________________________________________________________________.
2.Describe your
region’s location in relation to the state of Kentucky.
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3.How did your region get its name? _____________________________________________
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4.What is the land like in your region? (Does is have rolling
hills, sinkholes, flat lying land, etc.?)
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5.Are there any natural resources unique to this region? (Ex. Coal, limestone,
etc.)
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6.Are there any cash crops grown in this region ? (Ex. Tobacco, corn,
etc.)
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7.Are there any popular or important industries in this
region? (Ex. Horses, mining,
etc.)
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8.Are there any state parks, landmarks, or scenic areas in
your region ? (Ex. Cumberland
State Park, Mammoth Cave, etc.)
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9.Are there any famous or important people in Kentucky history
that were born in or were mentioned while exploring in your region? Give some information about the person(s).
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10.Name at least five (5) cities, counties, or towns in your
region, and give a little information about each.
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11.What is unique or neat about your region that you think
would be worthwhile to share with your classmates?
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12.Have you ever been to this region? If so, tell us where you went in this region
and describe what it was like to you?
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