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It has many rivers, has a history of industry, and offers scenes of great beauty
New Jersey (describes NJ)
Is where the Pine Barrens are
Atlantic Coastal Plain
What is the biggest cause of water pollution today
People
What region is West Milford in?
Label the regions of NJ
1. Appalachian
2. Highlands
3. Piedmont
4. Atlantic Coastal Plain
Human Geography is
How people use and change the land
Is named for the piedmont Plateau
Central Corridor Piedmont
People are affected by the geography of the Appalachian Region
They enjoy hiking the mountains
Why would people choose to live in the highlands
1. It is a place of beauty with places to hike, swim, picnic and fish
2. It was a main area for mining but now suburbs have grown here
3. Roads and Railways allow commuters to travel to jobs in bigger cities.
Which region has NJ largest cities
Central Corridor/ Piedmont
NJ's most densely populated areas are
Paterson, Jersey City, Newark, Elizabeth, and Camden
People are affected by the geography of the Highlands Region
Suburbs are replacing farms.
Burning Gasoline cause
Air pollution
Is where the Delaware Water Gap is
Appalachian Region
Two reasons why Alexander Hamilton chose the Great Falls as the place for the nation's first planned industrial city
1. The falls can generate power
2. The location is good for shipping.
People are affected by the geography of the Piedmont Region
Big cities grew on the shores of the powerful rivers
Using household chemicals causes
Water pollution
Has many hills
HIghlands Region
How can an increase in population cause environmental problems
1. industry and traffic can pollute the air and water
2. People using chemicals can hurt the environment
3. There will be a loss of wild habitat
People are affected by the geography of the Atlantic Coastal Plain
Lots of people vacation at the shore.
Building cities and suburbs causes
Loss of habitat