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100
What is the eastern border of the NE?
Atlantic Ocean
100
Compare the climate in the north to the climate in the south of the NE?
It is colder in the north versus the south.
100
What kinds of crops can be grown in poor, rocky soil?
potatoes, blueberries and cranberries
100
Name one famous landmark in New York City.
Statue of liberty Broadway Empire State Building Central Park
100
What is a snow storm that has strong, freezing winds called?
Blizzard
200
What major landform is found in the NE? Be specific.
Appalachian Mountains
200
Describe winter in the Northeast Region.
Long, cold and snowy
200
What state is famous for maple syrup?
Vermont
200
Where is the world's largest chocolate factory?
Pennsylvania
200
What two states are famous for cranberries?
New Jersey and Massachusetts
300
What is the second largest waterfall in the world?
Niagra Falls
300
Describe summers in the Northeast Region.
Warm but short
300
What is the Cranberry Capital of America?
Massachusetts
300
Name 2 famous landmarks that we have discussed that are located in Washington D.C.
Capital building White House Lincoln Memorial
300
Name 3 products of the logging industry.
maple syrup, toothpicks, paper (answers will vary)
400
Identify this state.
Rhode Island
400
Describe the climate during the fall (autumn).
cool, leaves change colors
400
What two products can result from raising dairy cows?
milk and ice cream
400
What is the famous landmark that is located in Philadelphia?
Liberty Bell
400
Name 3 types of foods that the Northeast is famous for?
Buffalo wings, potato chips, seafood, ice cream
500
Identify this state.
Connecticut
500
What are 2 negative effects that blizzards have in the NE?
1. block roads 2. knock down power lines 3. damage buildings
500
Name 2 natural resources from the Northeast Region and what they can be used for.
coal granite marble trees
500
Which state is famous for Ben and Jerry's?
Vermont
500
In what state was volleyball and basketball invented in the 1800s?
Massachusetts