States
Name one state that is part of the Northeast region of the United States
Any correct Northeast state, e.g., New York, Massachusetts, Maine)
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
Boston
What is the two-letter postal abbreviation for New Jersey?
NJ
Name a natural resource found in parts of the Northeast?
(example: forests, fish, or coal).
Which Northeast state is known for maple syrup production?
Vermont
Which Northeast state is known for being the smallest by land area?
Rhode Island
What is the capital of New York State?
Albany
What is the postal abbreviation for Connecticut?
CT
Which natural resource from the Northeast is important for paper and lumber industries?
Forests (timber)
Which Northeast city is famous for its annual marathon in April?
Boston
Which Northeast state borders both the Atlantic Ocean and Canada?
Maine
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg
What abbreviation stands for Massachusetts?
MA
Which coastal natural resource supports local fishing industries in the Northeast?
Fish (e.g., cod, lobster)
Which Northeast state was one of the original 13 colonies and hosts the first Thanksgiving celebration location (short answer)?
Massachusetts (Plymouth)
Name two states in the New England subregion of the Northeast.
Examples: Massachusetts and Connecticut (or any two New England states)
What is the capital of Vermont?
Montpelier
What is the postal abbreviation for Rhode Island?
RI
Which mineral resource was historically mined in parts of Pennsylvania?
Coal (especially in parts of Pennsylvania)
Which Northeast state has a famous college town called Ithaca and is home to Cornell University?
New York (Ithaca)
Which Northeast state is the largest by land area and has a major city called Buffalo?
New York
What is the capital of Maine?
Augusta
Which two-letter postal abbreviation represents New Hampshire?
NH
Describe one way wetlands help the environment in the Northeast (one-sentence answer).
Example answer: Wetlands filter water and provide habitat for wildlife.
Name one important cultural food or dish associated with the Northeast
(for example: clam chowder, lobster roll, or Philly cheesesteak) and which state it is commonly linked to.
Clam chowder — Massachusetts; Lobster roll — Maine; Philly cheesesteak — Pennsylvania