12 Questions
The general topography of the Piedmont is characterized by ______ ranging from 100-500 feet above sea level
gently rolling topography
The major geologic event that helped shape the current topography and soils of the Piedmont is ______ from underlying igneous and metamorphic bedrock
weathering over 100 million years
The Serpentine Barrens, such as the Soldier’s Delight Serpentine Barrens in western Baltimore County, are unique because they are underlain by ______ that contains very little quartz and aluminum-bearing minerals and consists mainly of serpentine
serpentinite, a greenish-black rock
The main forest type in the Piedmont includes ______, including blackjack, post, and Chestnut Oak
various species of oak
Describe the most common wetland types found in the Piedmont region
deciduous forested wetlands, typically found on floodplains in stream valleys
How has wetland cover changed over time in the Piedmont and what have been the main impacts
wetland cover has decreased and the main impacts have been loss of habitat and decreased water quality
How did the Native Americans utilize and alter the landscape and vegetation found in the Piedmont region
utilized for food, shelter, and tools; altered through controlled burns and selective clearing
What impacts did European colonization have on the Piedmont environment
dramatic deforestation and conversion of land for agriculture and urban development
How would you describe the present-day landscape in the Piedmont region
consists of thick silt-clay soils called saprolites, weathered for over 100 million years from underlying igneous and metamorphic bedrock
How did Piedmont forests change over time
from sapling layer to canopy layer
How did this affect the assortment of animals found in the region
provided different habitats and food sources for a variety of animals
Which statement best represents impacts to Piedmont forests following European colonization
European colonization led to dramatic deforestation of the area
Test your knowledge of Piedmont geography and geology with this quiz. Answer questions about the topography, borders, and geologic events of the region. See how much you know about this gently rolling terrain and its major geological characteristics.
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