Geography and Landforms of New York

Gorge

• A narrow valley with steep sides.

• A type of canyon formed by river erosion.

• A valley with very steep, rocky sides.

• A flat area of land between mountains.

Adirondack Mountains

• Mountains located in the northern section of the state.

• Mountains found in the southern region of the state.

• Mountains that are part of the Rocky Mountain range.

• Mountains located near the Great Lakes.

Landform

• The natural shapes we see on the surface of the earth.

• Artificial structures built by humans.

• The climate patterns of a region.

• The types of vegetation found in an area.

Glacier

• Massive sheet of ice.

• A type of rock formation.

• A large body of water.

• A weather phenomenon.

Western Hemisphere

• The Hemisphere in which New York is located.

• The Hemisphere that includes Europe and Asia.

• The Hemisphere that contains Australia and Antarctica.

• The Hemisphere that is entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.

Continents

• The largest land areas on the Earth.

• The smallest land areas on the Earth.

• Regions with the most diverse climates.

• Areas with the highest population density.

Geography

• The study of earth and how people use it.

• The study of celestial bodies and their movements.

• The study of historical events and their impact on society.

• The study of animal behavior in their natural habitats.

Niagara Falls

• A waterfall located between the United States and Canada.

• A mountain range in the United States.

• A famous lake in Canada.

• A desert in the United States.

Hemisphere

• Half of earth.

• A type of climate zone.

• A geographical region defined by longitude.

• A political division of a country.

Ice age

• A period of time when the earth was colder than it is today.

• A time when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

• A period characterized by extreme heat and drought.

• A phase of rapid technological advancement.