The Geography of NY
What is the name of the famous waterfall?
(HINT: This is the strongest waterfalls in North America)
Niagara Fall
How many regions are there in the United States of America?
There are 5 regions in the United States of America.
TRUE or FALSE:
Hurricanes and blizzards are examples of extreme weather.
TRUE
A resource that can be replaced is a _________________ resource.
renewable
Which region of New York has the greatest number of people?
Metro New York and Long Island
What two countries does Niagara Falls span?
Canada & United States
What region of the United States is New York located in?
Northeast Region
TRUE or FALSE
New York's climate and weather is the same in all of it's regions.
FALSE:
The weather and climate vary from region to region.
A resource that can NOT be replaced is a _____________________ resource.
nonrenewable
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
TRUE OR FALSE:
Niagara Falls can be seen in Florida.
FALSE
New York State has it's own regions. Which one is Massapequa located in?
Which lakes produce "lake-effect" snow?
Lake Erie and Lake Ontario
Give 1 example of a renewable resource and 1 example of a nonrenewable resource.
Nonrenewable: gas, oil, minerals
Why is Syracuse known as "salt city" ?
TRUE or FALSE:
Niagara Falls is an example of how geography affects the way we live.
TRUE
(The landforms and waterways have affected where and how people live around Niagara Falls).
What continent is our state (New York) located in?
The _________________ is an imaginary line around the middle of Earth.
equator
List three kinds of power that people in New York use to get electricity?
Solar Power
Wind Power
Water Power
How do ships from the Atlantic Ocean get to places NORTH of New York City?
They use rivers such as the HUDSON RIVER to travel north of New York City.
What did Nikola Tesla design at Niagara Falls?
The 1st hydroelectric plant.
Name the five different regions of the United states.
Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, and West Region.
Why is there so much precipitation in western New York?
The air over Lake Erie and Lake Ontario in Western NY picks up moisture and it falls as rain and snow over the land.
List 2 ways that New Yorker's can be careful when using their natural resources?
-Conserve trees and forests
-Reduce pollution
-Use wind, water or solar power
-Recycle to reduce waste
-Turn off the water when brushing teeth
-Turn off the lights in your home
How did glaciers affect the landforms and water features of New York?
Glaciers moved across the land carving holes. When the glaciers melted, water filled the holes forming lakes and rivers.