Pennsylvania Geography

What are the major physical features of Pennsylvania?

• Sierra Nevada, Yellowstone River, Great Salt Lake

• Appalachian Mountains, Allegheny Plateau, Delaware River

• Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Rocky Mountains

• Rocky Mountains, Colorado River, Grand Canyon

Name the major rivers and lakes in Pennsylvania.

• Delaware River, Susquehanna River, Ohio River, Lake Erie

• Colorado River, Lake Tahoe

• Mississippi River, Lake Michigan

• Hudson River, Lake Ontario

Identify the cities and urban areas in Pennsylvania.

• Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, Scranton, Bethlehem, Lancaster, Harrisburg

• New York City, Boston, Washington D.C.

• Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston

• Miami, Atlanta, Dallas

List some historical landmarks in Pennsylvania.

• Mount Rushmore, Grand Canyon, White House

• Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood Sign, Alcatraz Island

• Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square

• Independence Hall, Gettysburg National Military Park, Liberty Bell, Eastern State Penitentiary

What are the main economic activities in Pennsylvania?

• Textiles, finance, healthcare

• Fishing, tourism, technology

• Forestry, construction, transportation

• Agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and services

Describe the climate and weather patterns in Pennsylvania.

• Pennsylvania has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers

• Pennsylvania has a desert climate with little to no precipitation

• Pennsylvania has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The weather patterns include frequent precipitation throughout the year.

• Pennsylvania has a tropical climate with frequent hurricanes

Which physical feature is the highest point in Pennsylvania?

• Mount Everest

• Pikes Peak

• Mount Davis

• Mount Rainier

Name the longest river in Pennsylvania.

• Delaware River

• Mississippi River

• Susquehanna River

• Ohio River

What is the capital city of Pennsylvania?

• Philadelphia

• Pittsburgh

• Scranton

• Harrisburg

Which historical landmark in Pennsylvania is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

• Gettysburg Battlefield

• Liberty Bell

• Hershey Park

• Independence Hall