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572bbc0a111d821400f38f6a | Education | Educational psychology can in part be understood through its relationship with other disciplines. It is informed primarily by psychology, bearing a relationship to that discipline analogous to the relationship between medicine and biology. Educational psychology in turn informs a wide range of specialties within educat... | Where does education psychology draw from? | {
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"contributes to cognitive science and the learning sciences"
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572bbc0a111d821400f38f6b | Education | Educational psychology can in part be understood through its relationship with other disciplines. It is informed primarily by psychology, bearing a relationship to that discipline analogous to the relationship between medicine and biology. Educational psychology in turn informs a wide range of specialties within educat... | In universities where are the departments of educational psychology normally held? | {
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"faculties of education"
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572bbcad34ae481900deaef1 | Education | Intelligence is an important factor in how the individual responds to education. Those who have higher intelligence tend to perform better at school and go on to higher levels of education. This effect is also observable in the opposite direction, in that education increases measurable intelligence. Studies have shown ... | What is important for a student in education? | {
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"Intelligence"
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572bbcad34ae481900deaef2 | Education | Intelligence is an important factor in how the individual responds to education. Those who have higher intelligence tend to perform better at school and go on to higher levels of education. This effect is also observable in the opposite direction, in that education increases measurable intelligence. Studies have shown ... | What does education increase in a student? | {
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"measurable intelligence"
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572bbcad34ae481900deaef3 | Education | Intelligence is an important factor in how the individual responds to education. Those who have higher intelligence tend to perform better at school and go on to higher levels of education. This effect is also observable in the opposite direction, in that education increases measurable intelligence. Studies have shown ... | What is intelligence at 53 more closely related to? | {
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"intelligence at 8"
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572bbdc7f75d5e190021feba | Education | Dunn and Dunn focused on identifying relevant stimuli that may influence learning and manipulating the school environment, at about the same time as Joseph Renzulli recommended varying teaching strategies. Howard Gardner identified a wide range of modalities in his Multiple Intelligences theories. The Myers-Briggs Type... | Who focused on identifying stimuli that can influence learning? | {
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"Dunn"
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572bbdc7f75d5e190021febb | Education | Dunn and Dunn focused on identifying relevant stimuli that may influence learning and manipulating the school environment, at about the same time as Joseph Renzulli recommended varying teaching strategies. Howard Gardner identified a wide range of modalities in his Multiple Intelligences theories. The Myers-Briggs Type... | Who also along with Dunn recommended other teaching studies? | {
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"Joseph Renzulli"
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572bbdc7f75d5e190021febc | Education | Dunn and Dunn focused on identifying relevant stimuli that may influence learning and manipulating the school environment, at about the same time as Joseph Renzulli recommended varying teaching strategies. Howard Gardner identified a wide range of modalities in his Multiple Intelligences theories. The Myers-Briggs Type... | Who created the Type Delineator? | {
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"David Kolb and Anthony Gregorc's"
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572bbe72be1ee31400cb848f | Education | Some theories propose that all individuals benefit from a variety of learning modalities, while others suggest that individuals may have preferred learning styles, learning more easily through visual or kinesthetic experiences. A consequence of the latter theory is that effective teaching should present a variety of te... | What do some theories believe? | {
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"that all individuals benefit from a variety of learning modalities"
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572bbe72be1ee31400cb8490 | Education | Some theories propose that all individuals benefit from a variety of learning modalities, while others suggest that individuals may have preferred learning styles, learning more easily through visual or kinesthetic experiences. A consequence of the latter theory is that effective teaching should present a variety of te... | What should be included in effective teaching? | {
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"teaching methods which cover all three learning modalities"
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572bc0c3111d821400f38f70 | Education | As an academic field, philosophy of education is "the philosophical study of education and its problems (...) its central subject matter is education, and its methods are those of philosophy". "The philosophy of education may be either the philosophy of the process of education or the philosophy of the discipline of ed... | What can Philosophy education be when we talk about the process? | {
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"philosophy of the process of education or the philosophy of the discipline of education"
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572bc0c3111d821400f38f71 | Education | As an academic field, philosophy of education is "the philosophical study of education and its problems (...) its central subject matter is education, and its methods are those of philosophy". "The philosophy of education may be either the philosophy of the process of education or the philosophy of the discipline of ed... | What defines Philosophy education? | {
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"the philosophical study of education and its problems"
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572bc0c3111d821400f38f72 | Education | As an academic field, philosophy of education is "the philosophical study of education and its problems (...) its central subject matter is education, and its methods are those of philosophy". "The philosophy of education may be either the philosophy of the process of education or the philosophy of the discipline of ed... | What fields make up field education and a field applied philosophy? | {
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"metaphysics, epistemology, axiology and the philosophical approaches"
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572bc15c34ae481900deaef7 | Education | Instruction is the facilitation of another's learning. Instructors in primary and secondary institutions are often called teachers, and they direct the education of students and might draw on many subjects like reading, writing, mathematics, science and history. Instructors in post-secondary institutions might be calle... | What is another term used for instructors? | {
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"teachers"
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572bc15c34ae481900deaef8 | Education | Instruction is the facilitation of another's learning. Instructors in primary and secondary institutions are often called teachers, and they direct the education of students and might draw on many subjects like reading, writing, mathematics, science and history. Instructors in post-secondary institutions might be calle... | What are the main subjects that are covered by the instructor? | {
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"reading, writing, mathematics, science and history"
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572bc15c34ae481900deaef9 | Education | Instruction is the facilitation of another's learning. Instructors in primary and secondary institutions are often called teachers, and they direct the education of students and might draw on many subjects like reading, writing, mathematics, science and history. Instructors in post-secondary institutions might be calle... | In the United States what is considered the single most important factor in a child's education? | {
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"quality of teachers"
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572bc28a111d821400f38f76 | Education | It has been argued that high rates of education are essential for countries to be able to achieve high levels of economic growth. Empirical analyses tend to support the theoretical prediction that poor countries should grow faster than rich countries because they can adopt cutting edge technologies already tried and te... | What is the theory behind Empirical analyses? | {
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"poor countries should grow faster than rich countries"
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572bc28a111d821400f38f77 | Education | It has been argued that high rates of education are essential for countries to be able to achieve high levels of economic growth. Empirical analyses tend to support the theoretical prediction that poor countries should grow faster than rich countries because they can adopt cutting edge technologies already tried and te... | What has been argued about high rates in education? | {
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"essential for countries to be able to achieve high levels of economic growth"
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572bc28a111d821400f38f78 | Education | It has been argued that high rates of education are essential for countries to be able to achieve high levels of economic growth. Empirical analyses tend to support the theoretical prediction that poor countries should grow faster than rich countries because they can adopt cutting edge technologies already tried and te... | What is greatly needed with technology transfer when it relates to education? | {
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"requires knowledgeable managers and engineers"
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572bc3cf111d821400f38f7c | Education | At the level of the individual, there is a large literature, generally related to the work of Jacob Mincer, on how earnings are related to the schooling and other human capital. This work has motivated a large number of studies, but is also controversial. The chief controversies revolve around how to interpret the impa... | Literature on how earnings and how it relates to schooling was greatly influenced by who? | {
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"Jacob Mincer"
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572bc3cf111d821400f38f7d | Education | At the level of the individual, there is a large literature, generally related to the work of Jacob Mincer, on how earnings are related to the schooling and other human capital. This work has motivated a large number of studies, but is also controversial. The chief controversies revolve around how to interpret the impa... | This view of how schooling and earnings has sparked a lot of studies, but what else has it brought up? | {
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"is also controversial"
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572bc3cf111d821400f38f7e | Education | At the level of the individual, there is a large literature, generally related to the work of Jacob Mincer, on how earnings are related to the schooling and other human capital. This work has motivated a large number of studies, but is also controversial. The chief controversies revolve around how to interpret the impa... | What was one of the main concerns of this literature on how schooling and earnings? | {
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"not achieve their full academic potential, due to financial difficulties"
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572bcfb734ae481900deaf0b | Tennessee | Tennessee (i/tɛnᵻˈsiː/) (Cherokee: ᏔᎾᏏ, Tanasi) is a state located in the southeastern United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south,... | Which state borders Tennessee to the east? | {
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"North Carolina"
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572bcfb734ae481900deaf0c | Tennessee | Tennessee (i/tɛnᵻˈsiː/) (Cherokee: ᏔᎾᏏ, Tanasi) is a state located in the southeastern United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south,... | Which mountains occupy much of eastern Tennessee? | {
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"Appalachian Mountains"
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572bcfb734ae481900deaf0d | Tennessee | Tennessee (i/tɛnᵻˈsiː/) (Cherokee: ᏔᎾᏏ, Tanasi) is a state located in the southeastern United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south,... | Which river marks Tennessee's border to the west? | {
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"Mississippi River"
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572bcfb734ae481900deaf0e | Tennessee | Tennessee (i/tɛnᵻˈsiː/) (Cherokee: ᏔᎾᏏ, Tanasi) is a state located in the southeastern United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south,... | What is the capital of Tennessee? | {
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"Nashville"
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572bcfb734ae481900deaf0f | Tennessee | Tennessee (i/tɛnᵻˈsiː/) (Cherokee: ᏔᎾᏏ, Tanasi) is a state located in the southeastern United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south,... | What is Tennessee's most populous city? | {
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"Memphis"
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572bd14c34ae481900deaf15 | Tennessee | The state of Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachians. What is now Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later part of the Southwest Territory. Tennessee was admitted to the Union as the 16th sta... | What government formed in 1772 is considered the forerunner of Tennessee? | {
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"Watauga Association"
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572bd14c34ae481900deaf16 | Tennessee | The state of Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachians. What is now Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later part of the Southwest Territory. Tennessee was admitted to the Union as the 16th sta... | What state held territory that would later become part of Tennessee? | {
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"North Carolina"
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572bd14c34ae481900deaf17 | Tennessee | The state of Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachians. What is now Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later part of the Southwest Territory. Tennessee was admitted to the Union as the 16th sta... | What date did Tennessee become one of the United States of America? | {
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"June 1, 1796"
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572bd14c34ae481900deaf18 | Tennessee | The state of Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachians. What is now Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later part of the Southwest Territory. Tennessee was admitted to the Union as the 16th sta... | Which was the final state to join the Confederacy before Civil War fighting started? | {
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"Tennessee"
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572bd14c34ae481900deaf19 | Tennessee | The state of Tennessee is rooted in the Watauga Association, a 1772 frontier pact generally regarded as the first constitutional government west of the Appalachians. What is now Tennessee was initially part of North Carolina, and later part of the Southwest Territory. Tennessee was admitted to the Union as the 16th sta... | Which of the Confederate states rejoined the Union first when the Civil War concluded? | {
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"Tennessee"
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572bd34d750c471900ed4c16 | Tennessee | Tennessee furnished more soldiers for the Confederate Army than any other state, and more soldiers for the Union Army than any other Southern state. Beginning during Reconstruction, it had competitive party politics, but a Democratic takeover in the late 1880s resulted in passage of disfranchisement laws that excluded ... | Which part dominated Tennessee's politics in the late 1880s? | {
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"Democratic"
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572bd34d750c471900ed4c17 | Tennessee | Tennessee furnished more soldiers for the Confederate Army than any other state, and more soldiers for the Union Army than any other Southern state. Beginning during Reconstruction, it had competitive party politics, but a Democratic takeover in the late 1880s resulted in passage of disfranchisement laws that excluded ... | Which Tennessee city was received significant federal investment in the 1940s? | {
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"Oak Ridge"
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572bd34d750c471900ed4c18 | Tennessee | Tennessee furnished more soldiers for the Confederate Army than any other state, and more soldiers for the Union Army than any other Southern state. Beginning during Reconstruction, it had competitive party politics, but a Democratic takeover in the late 1880s resulted in passage of disfranchisement laws that excluded ... | What part of the Manhattan Project did Tennessee host? | {
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"uranium enrichment facilities"
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572bd34d750c471900ed4c19 | Tennessee | Tennessee furnished more soldiers for the Confederate Army than any other state, and more soldiers for the Union Army than any other Southern state. Beginning during Reconstruction, it had competitive party politics, but a Democratic takeover in the late 1880s resulted in passage of disfranchisement laws that excluded ... | What made Tennessee politics more competitive again in the middle of the 20th century? | {
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"civil rights legislation"
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572bd4c0750c471900ed4c1e | Tennessee | Tennessee has played a critical role in the development of many forms of American popular music, including rock and roll, blues, country, and rockabilly.[not verified in body] Beale Street in Memphis is considered by many to be the birthplace of the blues, with musicians such as W.C. Handy performing in its clubs as ea... | What locale in Memphis is know as the place where blues was born? | {
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"Beale Street"
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572bd4c0750c471900ed4c1f | Tennessee | Tennessee has played a critical role in the development of many forms of American popular music, including rock and roll, blues, country, and rockabilly.[not verified in body] Beale Street in Memphis is considered by many to be the birthplace of the blues, with musicians such as W.C. Handy performing in its clubs as ea... | What Tennessee recording company first promoted Elvis Presley? | {
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"Sun Records"
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572bd4c0750c471900ed4c20 | Tennessee | Tennessee has played a critical role in the development of many forms of American popular music, including rock and roll, blues, country, and rockabilly.[not verified in body] Beale Street in Memphis is considered by many to be the birthplace of the blues, with musicians such as W.C. Handy performing in its clubs as ea... | Which Tennessee city is home to the Country Music Hall of Fame? | {
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"Nashville"
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572bd4c0750c471900ed4c21 | Tennessee | Tennessee has played a critical role in the development of many forms of American popular music, including rock and roll, blues, country, and rockabilly.[not verified in body] Beale Street in Memphis is considered by many to be the birthplace of the blues, with musicians such as W.C. Handy performing in its clubs as ea... | Which museum celebrating popular music is located in Jackson, Tennessee? | {
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"International Rock-A-Billy Museum"
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572bd4c0750c471900ed4c22 | Tennessee | Tennessee has played a critical role in the development of many forms of American popular music, including rock and roll, blues, country, and rockabilly.[not verified in body] Beale Street in Memphis is considered by many to be the birthplace of the blues, with musicians such as W.C. Handy performing in its clubs as ea... | In which year is W.C. Handy first known to have been playing in Tennessee clubs? | {
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"1909"
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572bd5c1dfb02c14005c6ad5 | Tennessee | Tennessee's major industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Poultry, soybeans, and cattle are the state's primary agricultural products, and major manufacturing exports include chemicals, transportation equipment, and electrical equipment. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most vis... | What is Tennessee's primary non-meat agricultural product? | {
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"soybeans"
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572bd5c1dfb02c14005c6ad7 | Tennessee | Tennessee's major industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Poultry, soybeans, and cattle are the state's primary agricultural products, and major manufacturing exports include chemicals, transportation equipment, and electrical equipment. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most vis... | What trail forms part of the border Tennessee shares with North Carolina? | {
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"Appalachian Trail"
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572bd5c1dfb02c14005c6ad6 | Tennessee | Tennessee's major industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Poultry, soybeans, and cattle are the state's primary agricultural products, and major manufacturing exports include chemicals, transportation equipment, and electrical equipment. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most vis... | Which national park in Tennessee sees more visitors that any other in the United States? | {
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"Great Smoky Mountains National Park"
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572bd5c1dfb02c14005c6ad8 | Tennessee | Tennessee's major industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Poultry, soybeans, and cattle are the state's primary agricultural products, and major manufacturing exports include chemicals, transportation equipment, and electrical equipment. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most vis... | Which Tennessee city hosts the state's most famous aquarium? | {
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"Chattanooga"
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572bd5c1dfb02c14005c6ad9 | Tennessee | Tennessee's major industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. Poultry, soybeans, and cattle are the state's primary agricultural products, and major manufacturing exports include chemicals, transportation equipment, and electrical equipment. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the nation's most vis... | What tourist attraction is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee? | {
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"Dollywood"
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572bd7e52babe914003c2956 | Tennessee | The earliest variant of the name that became Tennessee was recorded by Captain Juan Pardo, the Spanish explorer, when he and his men passed through an American Indian village named "Tanasqui" in 1567 while traveling inland from South Carolina. In the early 18th century, British traders encountered a Cherokee town named... | Who first recorded a territorial name in the region that resembles its current name Tennessee? | {
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"Captain Juan Pardo"
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572bd7e52babe914003c2957 | Tennessee | The earliest variant of the name that became Tennessee was recorded by Captain Juan Pardo, the Spanish explorer, when he and his men passed through an American Indian village named "Tanasqui" in 1567 while traveling inland from South Carolina. In the early 18th century, British traders encountered a Cherokee town named... | Which Native Americans had a town called Tanasi in present day Monroe County, Tennessee? | {
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"Cherokee"
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572bd7e52babe914003c2958 | Tennessee | The earliest variant of the name that became Tennessee was recorded by Captain Juan Pardo, the Spanish explorer, when he and his men passed through an American Indian village named "Tanasqui" in 1567 while traveling inland from South Carolina. In the early 18th century, British traders encountered a Cherokee town named... | Tanasi is know to have been located and mapped by British traders by which year? | {
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"1725"
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572bd7e52babe914003c2959 | Tennessee | The earliest variant of the name that became Tennessee was recorded by Captain Juan Pardo, the Spanish explorer, when he and his men passed through an American Indian village named "Tanasqui" in 1567 while traveling inland from South Carolina. In the early 18th century, British traders encountered a Cherokee town named... | What nationality was Juan Pardo? | {
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"Spanish"
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572bd9a9dfb02c14005c6adf | Tennessee | The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to James Glen, the governor of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. The spelling was popularized by the publication of Henry Timberlake's "Draught of the Cherokee Country" in 1765. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee... | Which governor is given credit for the name Tennessee as it is now spelled? | {
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49
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"James Glen"
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572bd9a9dfb02c14005c6ae0 | Tennessee | The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to James Glen, the governor of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. The spelling was popularized by the publication of Henry Timberlake's "Draught of the Cherokee Country" in 1765. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee... | Which work by Henry Timberlake made the current spelling of Tennessee widely popular? | {
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"Draught of the Cherokee Country"
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572bd9a9dfb02c14005c6ae1 | Tennessee | The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to James Glen, the governor of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. The spelling was popularized by the publication of Henry Timberlake's "Draught of the Cherokee Country" in 1765. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee... | Which state created a county called Tennessee in 1788? | {
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287
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"North Carolina"
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572bd9a9dfb02c14005c6ae2 | Tennessee | The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to James Glen, the governor of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. The spelling was popularized by the publication of Henry Timberlake's "Draught of the Cherokee Country" in 1765. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee... | Which two Tennessee counties cover the area that comprised North Carolina's Tennessee County? | {
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451
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"Montgomery County and Robertson County"
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} |
572bd9a9dfb02c14005c6ae3 | Tennessee | The modern spelling, Tennessee, is attributed to James Glen, the governor of South Carolina, who used this spelling in his official correspondence during the 1750s. The spelling was popularized by the publication of Henry Timberlake's "Draught of the Cherokee Country" in 1765. In 1788, North Carolina created "Tennessee... | In which year did a constitutional convention meet to form a new state out of the unincorporated territory that would become Tennessee? | {
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"1796"
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572bdafedfb02c14005c6ae9 | Tennessee | Tennessee is known as the "Volunteer State", a nickname some claimed was earned during the War of 1812 because of the prominent role played by volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, especially during the Battle of New Orleans. Other sources differ on the origin of the state nickname; according to the Columbia Encyclopedia,... | By what nickname is Tennessee officially known? | {
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"Volunteer State"
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572bdafedfb02c14005c6aea | Tennessee | Tennessee is known as the "Volunteer State", a nickname some claimed was earned during the War of 1812 because of the prominent role played by volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, especially during the Battle of New Orleans. Other sources differ on the origin of the state nickname; according to the Columbia Encyclopedia,... | Which major conflict that included the Battle of New Orleans is said to have given Tennessee its nickname? | {
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91
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"War of 1812"
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572bdafedfb02c14005c6aec | Tennessee | Tennessee is known as the "Volunteer State", a nickname some claimed was earned during the War of 1812 because of the prominent role played by volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, especially during the Battle of New Orleans. Other sources differ on the origin of the state nickname; according to the Columbia Encyclopedia,... | How many volunteers did Tennessee send to the Mexican-American War? | {
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533
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"30,000"
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572bdafedfb02c14005c6aeb | Tennessee | Tennessee is known as the "Volunteer State", a nickname some claimed was earned during the War of 1812 because of the prominent role played by volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, especially during the Battle of New Orleans. Other sources differ on the origin of the state nickname; according to the Columbia Encyclopedia,... | What conflict overseen by President Polk might be the source of Tennessee's nickname? | {
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359
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"Mexican–American War"
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572bdafedfb02c14005c6aed | Tennessee | Tennessee is known as the "Volunteer State", a nickname some claimed was earned during the War of 1812 because of the prominent role played by volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, especially during the Battle of New Orleans. Other sources differ on the origin of the state nickname; according to the Columbia Encyclopedia,... | Which local icon's death inspired many of the Tennessee volunteers during the Mexican-American War? | {
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"Davy Crockett"
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572bdc34f182dd1900d7c790 | Tennessee | The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The state line between Tennessee and North Carolina crosses... | What is the elevation of Tennessee's highest point? | {
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52
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"6,643 feet"
]
} |
572bdc34f182dd1900d7c791 | Tennessee | The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The state line between Tennessee and North Carolina crosses... | What mountain in Tennessee is the Appalachian Trail's highest point? | {
"answer_start": [
34
],
"text": [
"Clingmans Dome"
]
} |
572bdc34f182dd1900d7c792 | Tennessee | The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The state line between Tennessee and North Carolina crosses... | What river is situated on Tennessee point of lowest elevation? | {
"answer_start": [
365
],
"text": [
"Mississippi River"
]
} |
572bdc34f182dd1900d7c793 | Tennessee | The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The state line between Tennessee and North Carolina crosses... | Which city marks the geographical center of Tennessee? | {
"answer_start": [
524
],
"text": [
"Murfreesboro"
]
} |
572bdd2e2babe914003c295e | Tennessee | Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles (89 km) is the Ridge and Valley region, in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley. This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separated by wooded ridges, such as Bays Mountain and Clinch Mountain. The w... | Approximately how many miles long is Tennessee's Ridge and Valley region? | {
"answer_start": [
54
],
"text": [
"55"
]
} |
572bdd2e2babe914003c295f | Tennessee | Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles (89 km) is the Ridge and Valley region, in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley. This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separated by wooded ridges, such as Bays Mountain and Clinch Mountain. The w... | What is the western part of the Tennessee Valley called? | {
"answer_start": [
436
],
"text": [
"the Great Valley"
]
} |
572bdd2e2babe914003c2960 | Tennessee | Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles (89 km) is the Ridge and Valley region, in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley. This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separated by wooded ridges, such as Bays Mountain and Clinch Mountain. The w... | Which city is Tennessee's fourth largest? | {
"answer_start": [
581
],
"text": [
"Chattanooga"
]
} |
572bdd2e2babe914003c2961 | Tennessee | Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles (89 km) is the Ridge and Valley region, in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley. This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separated by wooded ridges, such as Bays Mountain and Clinch Mountain. The w... | Together, Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport are known by what name? | {
"answer_start": [
651
],
"text": [
"the Tri-Cities"
]
} |
572bdd2e2babe914003c2962 | Tennessee | Stretching west from the Blue Ridge for approximately 55 miles (89 km) is the Ridge and Valley region, in which numerous tributaries join to form the Tennessee River in the Tennessee Valley. This area of Tennessee is covered by fertile valleys separated by wooded ridges, such as Bays Mountain and Clinch Mountain. The w... | What river forms in the Tennessee Valley? | {
"answer_start": [
150
],
"text": [
"Tennessee River"
]
} |
572beeb22babe914003c2968 | Tennessee | East Tennessee has several important transportation links with Middle and West Tennessee, as well as the rest of the nation and the world, including several major airports and interstates. Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chattanooga's Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), as well as the Tri-Cities' Tri-Cit... | Which Tennessee airport has the code TYS? | {
"answer_start": [
201
],
"text": [
"McGhee Tyson Airport"
]
} |
572beeb22babe914003c2969 | Tennessee | East Tennessee has several important transportation links with Middle and West Tennessee, as well as the rest of the nation and the world, including several major airports and interstates. Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chattanooga's Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), as well as the Tri-Cities' Tri-Cit... | What is the name of the airport serving Chattanooga, TN? | {
"answer_start": [
246
],
"text": [
"Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport"
]
} |
572beeb22babe914003c296a | Tennessee | East Tennessee has several important transportation links with Middle and West Tennessee, as well as the rest of the nation and the world, including several major airports and interstates. Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chattanooga's Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), as well as the Tri-Cities' Tri-Cit... | What interstate highways cross the Grand Division in Tennessee? | {
"answer_start": [
394
],
"text": [
"I-24, I-81, I-40, I-75, and I-26"
]
} |
572beeb22babe914003c296b | Tennessee | East Tennessee has several important transportation links with Middle and West Tennessee, as well as the rest of the nation and the world, including several major airports and interstates. Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Chattanooga's Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), as well as the Tri-Cities' Tri-Cit... | An airport with which code serves the Tri-Cities area in Tennessee? | {
"answer_start": [
342
],
"text": [
"TRI"
]
} |
572befb7dfb02c14005c6af3 | Tennessee | The easternmost section, about 10 miles (16 km) in width, consists of hilly land that runs along the western bank of the Tennessee River. To the west of this narrow strip of land is a wide area of rolling hills and streams that stretches all the way to the Mississippi River; this area is called the Tennessee Bottoms or... | What is the lowland area of Tennessee between the Tennessee River and Mississippi River called? | {
"answer_start": [
300
],
"text": [
"Tennessee Bottoms"
]
} |
572befb7dfb02c14005c6af4 | Tennessee | The easternmost section, about 10 miles (16 km) in width, consists of hilly land that runs along the western bank of the Tennessee River. To the west of this narrow strip of land is a wide area of rolling hills and streams that stretches all the way to the Mississippi River; this area is called the Tennessee Bottoms or... | What geographical region lies west of the Tennessee bottom land? | {
"answer_start": [
455
],
"text": [
"Mississippi Alluvial Plain"
]
} |
572befb7dfb02c14005c6af5 | Tennessee | The easternmost section, about 10 miles (16 km) in width, consists of hilly land that runs along the western bank of the Tennessee River. To the west of this narrow strip of land is a wide area of rolling hills and streams that stretches all the way to the Mississippi River; this area is called the Tennessee Bottoms or... | What maximum elevation is the land in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain? | {
"answer_start": [
493
],
"text": [
"300 feet (90 m) above sea level"
]
} |
572befb7dfb02c14005c6af6 | Tennessee | The easternmost section, about 10 miles (16 km) in width, consists of hilly land that runs along the western bank of the Tennessee River. To the west of this narrow strip of land is a wide area of rolling hills and streams that stretches all the way to the Mississippi River; this area is called the Tennessee Bottoms or... | What city is central to the economy of West Tennessee? | {
"answer_start": [
624
],
"text": [
"Memphis"
]
} |
572bf00d2babe914003c2970 | Tennessee | Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w... | What is the most common climate across Tennessee? | {
"answer_start": [
24
],
"text": [
"humid subtropical"
]
} |
572cad3cdfb02c14005c6bf7 | Tennessee | Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w... | Most of Tennessee has which type of climate? | {
"answer_start": [
24
],
"text": [
"humid subtropical"
]
} |
572cad3cdfb02c14005c6bf8 | Tennessee | Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w... | Which mountains contain those parts of Tennessee with a temperate climate? | {
"answer_start": [
110
],
"text": [
"Appalachians"
]
} |
572cad3cdfb02c14005c6bf9 | Tennessee | Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w... | Which body of ocean water affects Tennessee's climate the most? | {
"answer_start": [
247
],
"text": [
"Gulf of Mexico"
]
} |
572cad3cdfb02c14005c6bfb | Tennessee | Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w... | What is Tennessee's average annual precipitation in inches? | {
"answer_start": [
713
],
"text": [
"50"
]
} |
572cad3cdfb02c14005c6bfa | Tennessee | Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, with the exception of some of the higher elevations in the Appalachians, which are classified as having a mountain temperate climate or a humid continental climate due to cooler temperatures. The Gulf of Mexico is the dominant factor in the climate of Tennessee, with w... | Which range of months is Tennessee's wettest? | {
"answer_start": [
601
],
"text": [
"between December and April"
]
} |
572bf16ef182dd1900d7c798 | Tennessee | Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnight lows are near freezing for m... | What is Tennessee's average high temperature in degree Celsius during the summer? | {
"answer_start": [
107
],
"text": [
"32"
]
} |
572bf16ef182dd1900d7c799 | Tennessee | Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnight lows are near freezing for m... | What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Tennessee? | {
"answer_start": [
374
],
"text": [
"113 °F (45 °C)"
]
} |
572bf16ef182dd1900d7c79a | Tennessee | Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnight lows are near freezing for m... | Where was the highest known temperature in Tennessee recorded? | {
"answer_start": [
392
],
"text": [
"Perryville"
]
} |
572bf16ef182dd1900d7c79b | Tennessee | Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnight lows are near freezing for m... | What Fahrenheit temperature is the lowest ever recorded in Tennessee? | {
"answer_start": [
462
],
"text": [
"−32 °F"
]
} |
572bf16ef182dd1900d7c79c | Tennessee | Summers in the state are generally hot and humid, with most of the state averaging a high of around 90 °F (32 °C) during the summer months. Winters tend to be mild to cool, increasing in coolness at higher elevations. Generally, for areas outside the highest mountains, the average overnight lows are near freezing for m... | Where in Tennessee did the temperature reach -36 degrees Celsius in December of 1917? | {
"answer_start": [
481
],
"text": [
"Mountain City"
]
} |
572bf2712babe914003c2972 | Tennessee | While the state is far enough from the coast to avoid any direct impact from a hurricane, the location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones which weaken over land and can cause significant rainfall, such as Tropical Storm Chris in 1982 and Hurricane Opal in 1995. The state ... | Which hurricane brought damaging rains to Tennessee in 1995? | {
"answer_start": [
286
],
"text": [
"Hurricane Opal"
]
} |
572bf2712babe914003c2973 | Tennessee | While the state is far enough from the coast to avoid any direct impact from a hurricane, the location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones which weaken over land and can cause significant rainfall, such as Tropical Storm Chris in 1982 and Hurricane Opal in 1995. The state ... | On average, how many days each year are there thunderstorms in Tennessee? | {
"answer_start": [
336
],
"text": [
"50"
]
} |
572bf2712babe914003c2974 | Tennessee | While the state is far enough from the coast to avoid any direct impact from a hurricane, the location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones which weaken over land and can cause significant rainfall, such as Tropical Storm Chris in 1982 and Hurricane Opal in 1995. The state ... | Which parts of Tennessee are most threatened by tornadoes? | {
"answer_start": [
485
],
"text": [
"West and Middle Tennessee"
]
} |
572bf2712babe914003c2975 | Tennessee | While the state is far enough from the coast to avoid any direct impact from a hurricane, the location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones which weaken over land and can cause significant rainfall, such as Tropical Storm Chris in 1982 and Hurricane Opal in 1995. The state ... | How many tornadoes strike in Tennessee in an average year? | {
"answer_start": [
716
],
"text": [
"15"
]
} |
572bf2712babe914003c2976 | Tennessee | While the state is far enough from the coast to avoid any direct impact from a hurricane, the location of the state makes it likely to be impacted from the remnants of tropical cyclones which weaken over land and can cause significant rainfall, such as Tropical Storm Chris in 1982 and Hurricane Opal in 1995. The state ... | What year in the 1990s did an unusual blizzard visit Tennessee? | {
"answer_start": [
942
],
"text": [
"1993"
]
} |
572bf39cdfb02c14005c6afb | Tennessee | The capital is Nashville, though Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro have all served as state capitals in the past. Memphis has the largest population of any city in the state. Nashville's 13-county metropolitan area has been the state's largest since c. 1990. Chattanooga and Knoxville, both in the eastern part of th... | Which cities other than Knoxville have been the capital of Tennessee? | {
"answer_start": [
33
],
"text": [
"Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro"
]
} |
572bf39cdfb02c14005c6afc | Tennessee | The capital is Nashville, though Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro have all served as state capitals in the past. Memphis has the largest population of any city in the state. Nashville's 13-county metropolitan area has been the state's largest since c. 1990. Chattanooga and Knoxville, both in the eastern part of th... | How many counties are part of Nashville's metropolitan area? | {
"answer_start": [
191
],
"text": [
"13"
]
} |
572bf39cdfb02c14005c6afd | Tennessee | The capital is Nashville, though Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro have all served as state capitals in the past. Memphis has the largest population of any city in the state. Nashville's 13-county metropolitan area has been the state's largest since c. 1990. Chattanooga and Knoxville, both in the eastern part of th... | What distance in miles is Clarksville, TN from Nashville? | {
"answer_start": [
507
],
"text": [
"45"
]
} |
572bf39cdfb02c14005c6afe | Tennessee | The capital is Nashville, though Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro have all served as state capitals in the past. Memphis has the largest population of any city in the state. Nashville's 13-county metropolitan area has been the state's largest since c. 1990. Chattanooga and Knoxville, both in the eastern part of th... | Which city is Tennessee's sixth largest by population? | {
"answer_start": [
548
],
"text": [
"Murfreesboro"
]
} |
572bf39cdfb02c14005c6aff | Tennessee | The capital is Nashville, though Knoxville, Kingston, and Murfreesboro have all served as state capitals in the past. Memphis has the largest population of any city in the state. Nashville's 13-county metropolitan area has been the state's largest since c. 1990. Chattanooga and Knoxville, both in the eastern part of th... | Which two of the six most populous Tennessee cities are nearest the Great Smoky Mountains? | {
"answer_start": [
263
],
"text": [
"Chattanooga and Knoxville"
]
} |
572bf4da750c471900ed4c3a | Tennessee | The area now known as Tennessee was first inhabited by Paleo-Indians nearly 12,000 years ago. The names of the cultural groups that inhabited the area between first settlement and the time of European contact are unknown, but several distinct cultural phases have been named by archaeologists, including Archaic (8000–10... | How many years ago was Tennessee first inhabited by humans? | {
"answer_start": [
76
],
"text": [
"12,000"
]
} |
572bf4da750c471900ed4c3b | Tennessee | The area now known as Tennessee was first inhabited by Paleo-Indians nearly 12,000 years ago. The names of the cultural groups that inhabited the area between first settlement and the time of European contact are unknown, but several distinct cultural phases have been named by archaeologists, including Archaic (8000–10... | What time period corresponds with the Mississippian cultural phase in early Tennessee history? | {
"answer_start": [
375
],
"text": [
"1000–1600 AD"
]
} |
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