New York Geography Quiz

What continent is New York a part of?

• South America

• Europe

• Antarctica

• North America

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

• Valleys

• Canyon

• Desert

• Tundra

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the distance from the equator, while climate is the temperature and conditions in an area on one particular day.

• Weather is the temperature and conditions in an area on one particular day, while climate is the distance from the equator.

• Weather is the pattern of weather over many years, while climate is the temperature and conditions in an area on one particular day.

• Weather is the temperature and conditions in an area on one particular day, while climate is the pattern of weather over many years.

What are the factors that affect temperature?

• Distance from the equator, Elevation, Distance from the desert

• Distance from the equator, Distance from the mountains, Distance from the ocean or lakes

• Distance from the equator, Elevation, Distance from the ocean or lakes

• Elevation, Distance from the mountains, Distance from the ocean or lakes

What are some examples of nonrenewable resources in New York?

• Vegetables, Water, Renewable energy

• Minerals, Oil, Gas

• Lakes, Rivers, Oceans

• Trees, Dairy, Fruits

Which of the following is a renewable resource in New York?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Wind Energy

• Oil

Moisture that falls from the sky

• Region

• precipitation

• weather

• climate

A place with similar features

• region

• weather

• climate

• precipitation

The pattern of weather over many years

• region

• weather

• climate

• precipitation

What are some examples of renewable resources in New York?

• Coal, Oil, Gas

• Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Hydroelectric Power

• Minerals, Metals, Fossils

• Plastic, Glass, Aluminum