The eastern seaboard
A) reflects its roots as the original thirteen colonies.
B) is known for its wide-open spaces.
C) exhibits a preference for steak.
D) is known as the gateway to the Pacific.
E) is also known as the "rust belt."

Question

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The eastern seaboard is made up of the original thirteen colonies that founded the United States, so it reflects its roots as such.

Answer: E
 The eastern seaboard is not typically referred to as the "rust belt." This term usually refers to the region in the Midwest and Great Lakes area that was hit hard by industrial decline and job loss.

The Eastern Seaboard