Northeast Vocab
What are snow storms that can block roads, knock down power lines, and damage buildings?
What ocean runs along the coast of the Northeast?
Atlantic
What type of climate is generally found in the Northeast U.S.?
What is a humid continental climate?
Connecticut
What mountain range runs through the northeast?
Appalachian
What type of snowstorm brings over a foot of snow?
northeaster
Name one major weather event that commonly affects the Northeast U.S.
What is a blizzard?
Which state has the capital of Providence?
Rhode Island
What are huge, slow - moving masses of ice, which shape many of the physical features of this region?
Glaciers
What is the highest point of the Northeast, standing at 6,288 feet? (Name the state and the mountain)
What is a hurricane and how does a hurricane form?
A strong tropical storm bringing high winds and rain and develops over the Atlantic Ocean from the equator. It moves up from the coast in the southeast and moves to the northeast.
What is the capital of New Hampshire?
Concord
What is a protected area of water where ships can dock safely?
Harbor
What is the longest river that runs through the northeast?
The Ohio River
How does the Northeast's climate affect the types of crops grown there?
What is the cooler climate limits growing seasons, affecting crops like corn and soybeans?
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
What is a large, open pit cut into the ground, from which stone is mined?
Quarry
What type of land makes up most of the interior of the northeast region?
Mostly rolling hills, low mountains, lakes, and valleys
What is the significance of the Appalachian Mountains in relation to the weather in the Northeast?
What are they create a barrier that influences precipitation patterns?
What is the capital of New Jersey?
Trenton