Map Skills and Cities
Where are lines of latitude and longitude found?
on a global grid
What is an example of a renewable resource?
trees
What kind of climate does the Middle Atlantic Region have?
moderate
What is another name for the Central Corridor region?
Piedmont
What is the goal of the Environmental Protection Agency?
to enforce rules against pollution
In which direction do latitude lines run?
from east to west
What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
zinc
What is NOT a typical season in New Jersey - cold winter, hot spring, warm summer, brisk autumn?
hot spring
What is the New Jersey region where you would find Cape May?
Atlantic Coastal Plain
What is a community of landforms, plants, animals, and people?
an ecosystem
What is New Jersey's largest city?
Newark
Where are most minerals found?
in the ground
The Holland Tunnel connects what two states?
New York and New Jersey
What region is the Ramapo River located?
Central Corridor/Piedmont
The Atlantic Coastal Plain is a region with ____.
sandy beaches
Name 2 of New Jersey's largest cities.
Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, and Newark
What is NOT served by fossil fuels - heating homes, powering jets and airplanes, building artificial lakes, or fueling cars?
building artificial lakes
What distances do lines of longitude measure?
They measure distances east and west of the prime meridian.
What is the climate of the Middle Atlantic region?
moderate
Name 2 things about the Central Corridor.
It is 20 miles wide. It stretches across northern New Jersey. It contains many large rivers. It is populated. New Jersey's largest cities are located in this region. It is also called the Piedmont.
What are the industries that shaped Jersey City's history?
railroads and shipping
How are fossil fuels similar to other resources?
They are found underground.
What distances do lines of latitude measure?
They measure distances north and south of the equator.
True or false - Regions have their own features.
true
How does recycling help the environment?
It keeps people from using more resources. It cuts down on pollution because less production is needed to replace items that have been discarded.