Social Studies Chapter 1 Test Review

Why do so many New Jerseyans live in the northeast part of the state?

• They aren't allowed to live anywhere else.

• They work in New York City, which is close to that area.

• Atlantic City is in this area.

• The weather is better there.

Newark, Patterson, and Elizabeth are all...

• suburban areas

• malls

• rural areas

• urban areas

Which city is famous for its location? It has beaches and many tourists come to visit and vacation here.

• Trenton

• Newark

• Lincoln Park

• Atlantic City

Which of New Jersey's regions is Lincoln Park located in?

• Appalachian Ridge and Valley

• Highlands

• Piedmont Plateau

• Atlantic Coastal Plain

How many geographic regions are there in New Jersey?

• 10

• 22

• 4

• 9

What is the capital of NJ?

• Washington D.C.

• New York

• Trenton

• Wayne

Which statement best describes the size of New Jersey?

• NJ is a small state, but the most densely populated

• One of the largest states in the country

• New Jersey has a small population

• More people live in New Jersey than any other state in the United States

Which statement best describes pollution in NJ?

• New Jersey does not have much pollution at all.

• The people of NJ are working to find solutions to a serious problem of pollution.

• Pollution is the fault of the state of New York.

• It is ok to dump waste into rivers, since the waste then flows out into the ocean.

Which mountain chain runs through New Jersey?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Berkshire Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

What causes the most pollution?

• power plants

• trucks and cars

• hospitals

• factories