New York: Chapter 1 Test

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Qu'est-ce que la géographie ?

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l'étude de la Terre et des façons dont les gens l'utilisent

Answer explanation

Geography is defined as the study of Earth and how people interact with it. This encompasses physical features, human activities, and the relationships between them, making the second choice the correct answer.

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Lequel de ceux-ci n'est PAS un type de relief ? plaine, colline, vallée, ville

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ville

Answer explanation

A plain, hill, and valley are all natural landforms, while a city is a human-made structure. Therefore, 'city' is NOT a type of landform.

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Lequel de ceux-ci n'est PAS une formation géographique que l'on trouve à New York ? montagne, plateau, désert, vallée

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désert

Answer explanation

New York is known for its mountains, plateaus, and valleys, but it does not have deserts. Therefore, 'desert' is the correct answer as it is NOT a landform found in New York.

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Qu'est-ce qui a contribué à façonner les reliefs de New York ?

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glaciers

Answer explanation

Glaciers played a crucial role in shaping New York's landforms by carving out valleys and creating features like lakes and hills during the last Ice Age, making them the primary influence on the region's topography.

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Comment de nombreux lacs de New York se sont-ils formés ?

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Ils ont été creusés par des glaciers et remplis d'eau provenant de la fonte des glaces.

Answer explanation

Many of New York's lakes were formed by glaciers that carved out the land during the last ice age. As the ice melted, these depressions filled with water, creating the lakes we see today.

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Quelle merveille naturelle a été le site du premier parc d'État de New York ? Options : Hudson River, les montagnes Adirondacks, les chutes du Niagara, Finger Lakes

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Les chutes du Niagara

Answer explanation

Niagara Falls was designated as New York's first state park in 1885, making it a significant natural wonder and a popular tourist destination.

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Quelle merveille naturelle se trouve dans la section nord-est de New York ?

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les montagnes Adirondacks

Answer explanation

The Adirondack Mountains are located in the northeastern section of New York, known for their natural beauty and outdoor activities, making them a prominent natural wonder in the region.

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Quelle merveille naturelle s'étend sur 315 miles des Adirondacks à l'océan Atlantique ?

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le fleuve Hudson

Answer explanation

The Hudson River is a natural wonder that flows 315 miles from the Adirondack Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, making it the correct answer. The other options do not fit this description.

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La moitié de la Terre s'appelle —

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un hémisphère.

Answer explanation

Half of Earth is referred to as a hemisphere. This term specifically denotes one of the two equal halves of a sphere, making 'a hemisphere' the correct choice among the options provided.

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Qu'est-ce qui décrit un continent ?

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une grande zone terrestre sur Terre

Answer explanation

A continent is defined as a large land area on Earth, distinguishing it from human-made structures or cultural groups. The other options do not accurately describe what a continent is.