Tennessee’s 3 Grand Divisions and their Resources 7.2.spi5. Select the major resources, industrial, and agricultural products for the three grand divisions from a map of Tennessee.

Tennessee’s Land An Overview Tennessee has 3 regional land types: West: row crop land Middle: fertile rolling land East: hilly to mountainous What types of resources do you think you’ll find in each region?

Tennessee’s Economy An Overview Agriculture: beef cattle, broilers, corn, cotton, dairy products, greenhouse and nursery products, soybeans, tobacco. Agriculture: beef cattle, broilers, corn, cotton, dairy products, greenhouse and nursery products, soybeans, tobacco. Manufacturing: chemicals, computer and electronic products, machinery, processed foods and beverages, transportation equipment. Manufacturing: chemicals, computer and electronic products, machinery, processed foods and beverages, transportation equipment. Mining: coal, limestone, portland cement, sand and gravel. Mining: coal, limestone, portland cement, sand and gravel.

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Tennessee’s Economy World Book Encyclopedia What type of land do you find in the majority of Tennessee?

Tennessee’s Three Grand Divisons West Middle East

West Tennessee

Resources Resources The soil so close to the Mississippi River is very fertile. The soil so close to the Mississippi River is very fertile. Corn, cotton, and soybeans are Tennessee’s leading field crops. These three crops all grow in the western part of the state. Corn, cotton, and soybeans are Tennessee’s leading field crops. These three crops all grow in the western part of the state. Hogs are mainly raised in northwest Tennessee. Hogs are mainly raised in northwest Tennessee. Clay, lignite, sand, and gravel are found here. Clay, lignite, sand, and gravel are found here.

Hog and Pigs Inventory by County Which counties have the most hogs and pigs? Which ones have the least? Why would someone want to know this information? World Book Encyclopedia

West Tennessee

Major city: Memphis Major city: Memphis Known for being in the center of shipping and trade for the South. Known for being in the center of shipping and trade for the South. Mississippi River, located in West Tennessee, is a major water route for the South. Mississippi River, located in West Tennessee, is a major water route for the South.

Middle Tennessee

Resources Resources Much of Middle Tennessee is used by farmers to grow livestock. Much of Middle Tennessee is used by farmers to grow livestock. Many beef cattle are raised in the central and south-central parts of the state. Many beef cattle are raised in the central and south-central parts of the state. The famous Tennessee walking horse breed was developed in Middle Tennessee. The famous Tennessee walking horse breed was developed in Middle Tennessee. Tennessee is one of the leading tobacco producers. Farmers in north-central Tennessee grow tobacco. Tennessee is one of the leading tobacco producers. Farmers in north-central Tennessee grow tobacco. Hay, used chiefly for livestock feed, is grown in the central and eastern parts of the state. Hay, used chiefly for livestock feed, is grown in the central and eastern parts of the state. Broilers are primarily raised in central and southern Tennessee. Broilers are primarily raised in central and southern Tennessee. Middle TN also has large deposits of zinc, phosphate rock, and limestone. Middle TN also has large deposits of zinc, phosphate rock, and limestone.

Middle Tennessee

Major city: Nashville Major city: Nashville Capital city of Tennessee and known for being the roadway to country music. Capital city of Tennessee and known for being the roadway to country music. Cumberland River and Tennessee River are tributaries to the Mississippi River. Cumberland River and Tennessee River are tributaries to the Mississippi River.

East Tennessee

Resources Resources Coal is very important. It’s Tennessee’s most plentiful mineral resource. Coal is very important. It’s Tennessee’s most plentiful mineral resource. Copper, marble, and zinc are also found in East Tennessee. Copper, marble, and zinc are also found in East Tennessee. The Cumberland Plateau contains major coal deposits and and small amounts of petroleum and natural gas. The Cumberland Plateau contains major coal deposits and and small amounts of petroleum and natural gas. Hay, used chiefly for livestock feed, is grown in the central and eastern parts of the state. Hay, used chiefly for livestock feed, is grown in the central and eastern parts of the state.

East Tennessee

Major cities: Knoxville: Home of the UT Volunteers. Chattanooga: Known for the Chattanooga Choo Choo and Look Out Mountain. Rivers include Holston River and the Tennessee River. Home to the most visited National Park in the U.S., “The Great Smokey Mountains.”

Tennessee Tidbits More than half of Tennessee is covered by forests. More than half of Tennessee is covered by forests. More than 200 species of trees can be found in Tennessee. More than 200 species of trees can be found in Tennessee. Water is another important natural resource. Water is another important natural resource.

Population Distribution Why do you think population is so dense in the maroon areas of the map? World Book Encyclopedia