The Delaware River, the Susquehanna River and the Ohio River
100
What is the major mountain chain that runs through Pennsylvania?
The Appalachian Mountains
100
What is a landform?
A natural feature on earth’s surface (mountain, plateau etc)
100
Who was the founder of Pennsylvania?
William Penn
200
What forms Pennsylvania's natural Eastern border?
The Delaware River
200
Where are the 3 major rivers located?
The Delaware River is in the EAST of the state.
The Susquehanna River is in the CENTRAL (Middle) part of the state.
The Ohio River is in the WEST of the state.
200
What are the 3 mountains that make up the largest mountain chain in Pennsylvania?
The Blue Ridge Mountains, The Allegheny Mountains and the Pocono Mountains
200
What is a compass rose?
A symbol on a map that helps you locate directions
200
What is a nickname for Pennsylvania and why does it have that nickname?
Keystone State because it is located in the middle of the 13
original colonies
300
What region of the country is Pennsylvania located in?
The Northeast
300
Where do each of the 3 major rivers in Pennsylvania lead to?
The Delaware and Susquehanna Rivers lead to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Ohio River leads to the Mississippi River.
300
Of the 3 large mountains in Pennsylvania, which mountains are closest to where we live?
The Pocono Mountains
300
What do we call the 4 "in-between" directions (NE, SE, SW, NW)
The intermediate directions
300
Where is our county seat located?
Norristown, PA
400
What hemispheres is Pennsylvania located in?
The Northern and Western hemispheres
400
What are the 2 smaller rivers that flow into the Delaware river?
The Lehigh River and the Skuykill River.
400
What is highest point in Pennsylvania called?
Mount Davis
400
What is a gorge?
A deep narrow valley with steep walls.
400
Who was the first African American man to travel into space as an astronaut?
Guion Bluford
500
Name the 6 states that border Pennsylvania
Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland
500
What are 2 ways the rivers in Pennsylvania are used?
trade, recreation, power/electricity, drinking water
500
Which mountains in Pennsylvania also share their name with a river that flows into the Susquehanna?
the Allegheny Mountains
500
What is climate?
Weather in a place over a period of time.
500
What do we call a major river that has tributaries?