New York Geography Review

What is geography?

• The study of the earth, including its physical features and how humans use them

• The study of landforms

• The average temperature of a region

• The amount of precipitation an area receives

In what hemisphere is New York located?

• Western Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

In what continent is New York located?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

What ocean borders New York?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

How many regions are in the United States? In what region is New York located?

• Four regions, New York is located in the Midwest region

• Five regions, New York is located in the Northeast region

• Six regions, New York is located in the Southwest region

• Seven regions, New York is located in the Southeast region

____________ melted, water filled the trenches and holes forming rivers and lakes.

What is a natural resource?

• Man-made items

• The study of Earth

• Something found in nature that people could use

• The temperature and conditions in a certain place from day to day

Rivers in New York were used for what?

• Transportation and trade

• Agriculture and irrigation

• Energy production

• Waste disposal

The longest river in New York State is _____.

What are the two largest lakes in New York State?

• Lake Erie and Lake Ontario

• Lake Superior and Lake Michigan

• Great Salt Lake and Lake Okeechobee

• Crater Lake and Lake Tahoe