Regions
Which region of New Jersey is the largest?
Atlantic Coastal Plain
What is the capitol of New Jersey?
Trenton
What do we call the beginning of a river?
The source
What part of our state has warmer weather? (Hint: Think about a compass)
Southern
Which region of New Jersey is the smallest?
Ridge and Valley
Which New Jersey beach do we usually visit on a field trip?
Sandy Hook
Which is the longest river in New Jersey?
Raritan River
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is a daily event. Climate refers to weather patterns over time.
Which regional name means "foothills?"
Piedmont
Where in New Jersey might you encounter the Jersey Devil?
The Pine Barrens
Which New Jersey river borders our state and Pennsylvania?
The Delaware River
How does the equator affect climate?
Places closer to the equator are warmer than those farther from the equator.
In which region will you find the most lakes?
The Highlands
Name the highest point in our state and its direction on a compass or map.
High Point State Park-north
What do we call the smaller rivers and streams that connect to larger rivers?
Tributaries
Name two types of extreme weather we may experience in New Jersey.
blizzard
hurricane
flood
Name 2 fruits you might find growing in the Atlantic Coastal Plains.
Blueberries
Cranberries
Tomatos
What wetland can you visit in Morristown?
The Great Swamp
Name one of the main tributaries of the Delaware River.
Musconetcong River
Explain how ocean breezes cool the land along the coast in the summer.
Water warms up more slowly than air in the summer. Therefore, breezes from the ocean cool the land.