What is the pattern of weather over a long period of time?
Climate
100
New Jersey is located in which United States region?
Middle Atlantic Region
100
Name three of New Jersey's major cities.
Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton, Camden
100
A _________________ ______________, such as trees, can be replaced with special planning.
renewable resource
100
Anything found in nature including water, trees, or minerals is a ______________________.
natural resource
200
The process that wears away soil and land is ___________.
erosion
200
What type of climate does New Jersey have?
mild - cold winters, hot summers, warm spring, brisk autumn
200
What is New Jersey's largest city?
Newark
200
A ______________ _________________, such as zinc, cannot be replaced once it is used.
nonrenewable resource
200
An ____________________ includes all the things that affect how we live.
environment
300
___________ is a group of plants and animals that live in our environment.
An ecosystem
300
Which region has sandy beaches?
Atlantic Coastal Plain
300
The Holland Tunnel connects New Jersey to which other state?
New York
300
Where are most minerals found?
In the ground.
300
Recycling is one way to help in the effort of ______________.
conservation
400
An energy source found underground that comes from things that were once alive is a __________________.
fossil fuel
400
In which region is the Ramapo River located?
Central Corridor/Piedmont
400
Which industries have shaped New Jersey's history?
railroads and shipping
400
Give two examples of how fossil fuels can be used.
heating homes, powering airplanes, fueling cars, etc.
400
The _________________ in which you live is a large area on Earth that has its own unique features.
region
500
In which direction do latitude lines run?
east to west
500
In which region would you find Cape May?
Atlantic Coastal Plain
500
How did New Jersey get its name?
From the island of Jersey (between England and France) where the Carterets came from.
500
Describe the 3 parts of the water cycle.
1. water evaporates from lakes and rivers to become water vapor
2. the water vapor condenses in the air to become liquid
3. the liquid precipitates down as rain or snow and runs off into streams and rivers.