Chapter 1 Review NJ's Geography

A place where the land suddenly changes from high to low, and hard rock to softer rock.

• environment

• fall line

• conserve

• suburb

What is the capital city of New Jersey?

• Wayne

• Elizabeth

• Trenton

• Ringwood

What statement best describes the size of New Jersey's population?

• New Jersey has relatively few people.

• New Jersey is the nation's most densely populated state.

• New Jersey's population is growing faster than that of any other state.

• New Jersey has more people than any other state.

Which of the following cause the most pollution?

• factories

• hospitals

• cars and trucks

• power plants

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

• They prefer the climate there.

• They work in New York City, which is nearby.

• They are not allowed to live in other parts of the state.

• This is the only region with good soil

How does geography affect where most people live?

• Most people prefer to settle near waterways and in areas with good soil.

• Most people prefer prefer to settle in the mountains.

• Most people prefer to settle in areas with swamps.

• Most people prefer to settle far from rivers, to avoid floods.

An area outside or near a city...

• rural

• economy

• urban

• suburb

New Jersey is located in which region of the United States?

• Middle Atlantic

• South

• New England

• West

Height above sea level....

• erosion

• landform

• plateau

• elevation

How many geographic regions are in the State of New Jersey?

• one

• two

• three

• four