Landforms & Geography
What mountain range covers much of the Northeast?
The Appalachian Mountains.
What are summers generally like in the Northeast?
Warm to very hot
What natural resource is collected from maple trees?
Maple sap, which is used to make maple syrup.
What large ocean borders the eastern side of the Northeast?
The Atlantic Ocean
What natural resource helps farmers grow crops?
Soil
What type of land is generally low, flat, and found near the ocean?
A coastal plain
What are winters generally like in the Northeast?
Cold, often with snow or ice
Name two rocks or minerals mined in the Northeast.
Granite, marble, coal, or iron ore. Any two.
What are the five large lakes along the western edge of the Northeast called?
The Great Lakes
What job might be common in a community near the Atlantic Ocean?
Fishing or another seafood-related job
Name three different physical features found in the Northeast.
Mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, or coastal plains. Any three.
What natural process slowly wears away rocks and mountains?
Erosion
What natural resource is used to make lumber?
Trees
What is a harbor?
A sheltered area of water where ships can stop or dock
What kind of business would benefit from being near a large forest?
A lumber company, furniture maker, or other wood-related business.
Why is a valley often a better place for farming than a mountainside?
Valleys can have flatter land and richer soil, making farming easier
How has erosion changed the Appalachian Mountains over time?
It has worn them down, making them gently rounded
Name two natural resources from the Northeast that people can eat.
Seafood, blueberries, cranberries, or maple syrup. Any two
How can a river help a town trade with another community?
People can use boats to transport goods between places
Why might two towns in the Northeast have different types of jobs?
They may have different landforms and natural resources available.
A town wants to expand its roads and buildings. Would flat land or steep, rocky land be easier to build on? Explain.
Flat land, because steep slopes and rocky ground make construction more difficult.
How might a snowy winter affect transportation or daily activities in the Northeast?
Snow and ice can make roads difficult to travel on and change people’s activities.
How can granite and trees support different types of businesses?
Granite can be mined and used in construction; trees can be used to produce lumber and wooden products
Why might a city with a deep harbor become an important trading center?
Large ships can bring in and carry away goods, helping businesses and trade grow.
A family wants to start a farm, and another wants to start a fishing business. What geographic features should each family look for?
The farming family should look for flat land with fertile soil. The fishing family should look for access to the ocean or other waters with fish.