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Chapter 1 Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which one of these best describes the meaning of CONTINENT?

a)

where something is located

b)

a nonrenewable resource

c)

a large land mass, there are seven total

d)

none of the above

2.

Which one of these best describes the meaning of a REGION?

a)

a section of land

b)

an area that is separate from another

c)

a border between states

d)

somewhere where a person has never lived before

3.

Which one of these regions is New Jersey located in?

a)

Northwest

b)

Southwest

c)

Northeast

d)

Southeast

4.

Which one of these is a Natural Region in New Jersey

a)

Highlands

b)

Piedmont

c)

Atlantic Coastal Plain

d)

all of the above

5.

Which of New Jersey's regions is the largest?

a)

Highlands

b)

Piedmont

c)

Atlantic Coastal Plain

d)

Appalachian Ridge and Valley

6.

What is the name of a place in New Jersey that has many buildings and people?

a)

urban

b)

rural

c)

suburban

7.

Climate: Which one of these is an example of extremely cold weather, often causing snow, sleet or hail?

a)

hurricane

b)

nor'easter

c)

tornado

d)

drought

8.

When the climate is nice in New Jersey and the ground soil is rich and healthy, _________ can happen.

a)

farmers can plant crops

b)

tourist population grows

c)

goods are manufactured

d)

mining takes place

9.

Which one of these best describes the Atlantic Coastal Plain?

a)

consists of the outer and inner coastal plains

b)

rich soil grows here

c)

all of the above

d)

extends to the Atlantic Ocean

10.

Which example describes the climate in NJ?

a)

always warm, never cold winters

b)

always cold, never warm summers

c)

moderate cold and warm temperatures

d)

always dark out

11.

INDIANS: What was the name of the first Native Americans in NJ?

a)

Lenape

b)

Sunni

c)

Unami

d)

Iroquois

12.

What was the main job of the Lenape men?

a)

gardening

b)

caring for children

c)

gathering berries

d)

hunting

13.

What does it mean to have a CULTURE?

a)

to enjoy eating food

b)

to have a certain belief or way of life

c)

to cook food a certain way

d)

to exist at a certain time

14.

MAPPING: Take a look at this map. Which city would you find closest to 75*W and 39*N?

a)

Atlantic City

b)

Vineland

c)

Wildwood

d)

Long Branch

15.

MAPPING: Take a look at this map. Select the TWO Cities that are BELOW 40*N and to the LEFT of 75*W

a)

Atlantic City

b)

Vineland

c)

Wildwood

d)

Camden

16.

MAPPING: What is the capitol of New Jersey, indicated by a START

a)

Trenton

b)

Vineland

c)

Wildwood

d)

Camden

17.

_______________ means to run UP and DOWN (north to south) on a map

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

18.

_______________ is the line of longitude that runs in the center of the Earth (0 degrees)

a)

Prime Meridian

b)

Equator

19.

_______________ means to run LEFT to RIGHT (east to west) on a map

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

20.

_______________ is the line of LATITUDE that runs in the center of the Earth (0 degrees)

a)

Equator

b)

Prime Meridian

c)

Compass Rose