New York State Geography Quiz

What is the definition of Geography?

• The study of the stars and planets.

• The study of Earth's physical features and human activity.

• The study of ancient civilizations.

• The study of animals and their habitats.

What is a hemisphere?

• A type of landform.

• A natural resource.

• Half of Earth’s surface.

• A type of climate.

What region is New York in?

• Midwest region

• Southwest region

• West region

• Northeast region

Which of the following is an example of a landform?

• River, mountain, desert

• Tree, flower, bush

• Car, bus, train

• Book, pen, paper

What is a natural resource?

• A man-made object.

• A type of weather pattern.

• A material found in nature that is useful to humans.

• A type of landform.

What is the name of the longest river in New York?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

Define the word climate.

• The daily temperature changes.

• The average weather conditions in a region over a long period.

• The amount of rainfall in a day.

• The speed of the wind.

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What is the measure of how hot or cold the air is?

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Altitude

What is the pattern of weather in a certain place over many years called?

• Weather

• Climate

• Season

• Forecast

The farther you are located from the ________, the colder the climate is.

• Equator

• Ocean

• Mountain

• Desert