New York Geological Features and Rock Types

The podcast from Homk Middle School's Earth Science Department discusses the New York State Bedrock map, highlighting its geographical features, cities, water bodies, and major peaks. It explains the types and ages of rocks found in New York, detailing patterns of rock distribution and specific rock patterns across the state. The podcast concludes by connecting these insights to the reference table, enhancing understanding of New York's complex geological landscape.

What is the primary purpose of the New York State Bedrock map discussed in the podcast?

• To locate major cities in New York

• To understand the distribution of rock types in New York

• To measure distances between cities

• To identify water features in New York

Which peak is the tallest in the Adirondacks according to the podcast?

• Slide Mountain

• Hudson Peak

• Mount Marcy

• Catskill Peak

What are the two dominant types of rocks found in New York State?

• Igneous and Sedimentary

• Sedimentary and Volcanic

• Metamorphic and Igneous

• Sedimentary and Metamorphic

Where is the checkerboard pattern of Cambrian and Ordovician age rock primarily found?

• Northern New York

• Adirondack Mountains

• Southern Westchester

• Hudson Mohawk Lowlands

Which region is known for its Cambrian sedimentary rock pattern?

• Western New York

• Eastern New York

• Southern New York

• Northern New York

What type of rock is predominantly found in the Newark Lowlands?

• Basalt and Diabase

• Limestone and Shale

• Sandstone and Conglomerate

• Granite and Gneiss

Which rock pattern is associated with the Allegheny Plateau?

• Vertical lines

• Horizontal lines

• Checkerboard pattern

• Speckled pattern

What is the primary composition of the Cretaceous rock pattern discussed?

• Sandstone and Conglomerate

• Gravel, Sands, and Clays

• Basalt and Diabase

• Limestone and Shale

Which feature is found in the New York lowlands and is made up of diabase and basalt?

• Palisade Sill

• Adirondack Peak

• Catskill Mountain

• Hudson River

What is the significance of the sediment found in Long Island?

• It is primarily volcanic in origin

• It is transported sediment

• It is the oldest rock in New York

• It is composed of igneous rock