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Strolling Through NC - the Piedmont Region

Use the underlined sites to find the answers to the questions.


1. Is the Piedmont Region in the western, central, or eastern part of NC ?

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Western  Central  Eastern

2. Check the counties that are in the Piedmont region?
Wake Watagua  Iredell  Orange  Stokes
 

3. North Carolina's 6 largest cities are located in the Piedmont Region.  Name the 6 cities.

4. Look at this fast facts list.  Which city is known as the "furniture capital of the world?"

 
 

5. Copy and paste one of the "fast facts" that deals with the Piedmont region. (You will have to read through the list and decide which ones may be about the Piedmont Region!)


 

Created by: Jackie Parker
                     Technology Teacher - Troutman Elementary School

North Carolina Standard Course of Study Goals and Objectives:  LEARNNC
Social Studiesfor Grade 4:
4.1 Explain how regions are defined, and identify regions within North Carolina and regions of which North Carolina is a part.
4.2 Describe the major physical and cultural characteristics of regions within North Carolina.
4.3 Compare the physical and cultural characteristics of regions within North Carolina.
4.4 Evaluate the importance of regional differences in North Carolina.
Technology skills for Grade 4:
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.10, 3.5