East Tennessee

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/east-tennessee

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is East Tennessee?Eastern third of Tennessee, USA, situated within the Appalachian Mountain range
2. How many people live in East Tennessee?Approximately 2.4 million residents
3. How big is East Tennessee?Approximately 21,248 square miles
4. What language do people speak in East Tennessee?English
5. What is the major cities?Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-Cities metropolitan area
6. What is the time zones?Primarily Eastern Time Zone, with three counties in the Central Time Zone

Appalachian Mountains: A major mountain system in eastern North America, characterized by ancient peaks, dense forests, and rich cultural heritage.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA): A federal agency established during the New Deal era to provide electricity, flood control, and economic development in the Tennessee Valley region.
Oak Ridge: A city in East Tennessee historically significant for its role in the Manhattan Project and now a center for nuclear research and energy.
Country Music: A genre of American popular music that originated in the Southern United States, with East Tennessee being a key historical center.