Copy of A Land Carved by Glaciers

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What is the thing on a map called that shows what the symbols mean?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to study the geography of a place like New York?

• To understand the different landforms and how people use them

• To learn about the weather only

• To memorize city names

• To find out where celebrities live

How many feet above sea level is Whiteface Mountain?

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​What landform is this?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of nature found in New York State?

• Mountains, thick forests, green fields, rivers

• Deserts, coral reefs, tundra, glaciers

• Rainforests, volcanoes, sand dunes, swamps

• Canyons, savannas, prairies, fjords

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machines

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of landforms found in New York State?

• Mountains

• Plateaus

• Hills

• Deserts

Open Ended

Name one landform in NYS.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a landform found in New York State?

• Mountain

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Coral reef

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Which of the following are ways glaciers changed the land of NY?

• Rounded off the tops of hills

• Carved valleys and cut deep holes in the ground

• Created deserts

• Ice started to melt and holes filled with water (lakes)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following landforms can be found in New York State according to the map?

• Mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains

• Deserts, rainforests, and volcanoes

• Canyons, glaciers, and sand dunes

• Islands, reefs, and fjords

Open Ended

How does the Ice Age differ from the age in which we live today?

Multiple Select

Select all the landforms that are specifically mentioned as being found in New York State.

• Mountains

• Valleys

• Plains

• Deserts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about plateaus is correct?

• A plateau is a large, mostly flat area of land that rises above the surrounding land.

• A plateau is a steep, rocky landform with sharp peaks.

• A plateau is a low, flat area near the ocean.

• A plateau is a small hill covered in grass.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a famous natural wonder in New York known for its massive waterfalls?

• Niagara Falls

• Adirondack Park

• Finger Lakes

• Hudson River

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes geography?

• The study of Earth and the ways people use it

• The study of animals and plants

• The study of weather patterns only

• The study of ancient civilizations

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned today about the geography or landforms of New York?