Jersey Shore and Pinelands
What are some things you would see at the Jersey Shore?
beaches, boardwalks, barrier islands, resort towns
What is Sunfish Pond?
a small glacial lake
How did the Piedmont region get its name?
It lies at the foot of the mountains.
Where is the best place to live in New Jersey if you are a farmer?
the Atlantic Coastal Plain because it has fertile soil
In the Lenape language, what does Kittatinny mean?
big mountains
What important resource lies below the Pinelands?
fresh water
Name some rivers that flow across the Central Corridor/Piedmont.
Passaic, Hackensack, Raritan
What are the Palisades?
cliffs on the shores of the Hudson River
What is a barrier island formed by?
waves depositing ridges of sand
Where in New Jersey is the Appalachian Ridge and Valley region located?
northwest
Why does the Jersey Shore attract so many visitors?
It has miles of sandy beaches and boardwalks with shops, hotels, and restaurants. People admire the architecture of historic Cape May. Atlantic City attracts many visitors, too.
What is the longest river in New Jersey's borders?
Raritan River
In what region of New Jersey do most people live?
Central Corridor/Piedmont
What region covers the largest area of New Jersey?
Atlantic Coastal Plain
Why has the Highlands region been important to industry?
It is rich in minerals.
Describe the geography of the Pinelands.
It has forests of pine, oak, and cedar trees, as well as unusual plants such as curly grass fern and broom crowberry. It has unusual animals such as the timber rattlesnake and the Pine Barrens tree frog. It has the largest area of open space in New Jersey, about 1.1 million acres. Underground lies a large reservoir of fresh water.
What is a suburb?
a community at the edge of or near a city
What was the first planned industrial city in the United States?
Paterson
Which areas would you be least likely to see in the Outer Coastal Plain - salt marshes, farmland, pine forests, sandy beaches?
farmland
How have weathering and erosion changed the New Jersey Highlands region?
They have caused rocks to wear away.
What did Congress do to protect the fresh water of the Pinelands?
created the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
What is a rural area?
an area with low population
Since its founding in 1664, what has happened to Elizabeth?
It has become an industrial city.
Which region is Spring Lake, NJ
Atlantic Coastal Plain
What is the highest point of New Jersey?
High Point