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WorksheetsSocial Studies -NJ Chapter 2
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is a suburb?
Smaller communities that surround large urban areas.
A highly populated city.
A subway.
An open swath of land with few homes.
Where was the first planned city?
Elizabeth
Newark
Paterson
Trenton
How have weathering and erosion changed the NJ Highlands?
Mining and shipping have caused weathering and erosion.
Wind and weather cause rocks to wear away and to be carried from place to place.
Earthquakes have caused weathering and erosion in the Highlands.
Tornadoes have caused weathering and erosion in the Highlands.
Where is the Appalachian Ridge and Valley located?
Southwestern NJ
Northeastern NJ
Northern NJ
Northwestern NJ
Why has the Highlands region been so important to industry?
It has provided iron and zinc to many industries.
It has provided oil and gas to many industries.
It is a center for ice cream production.
It has provided gold and silver to many industries.
What is Sunfish Pond?
It is a pond filled with goldfish.
A large lake hidden low in the valley.
A small pond on a hill.
A small glacial lake that is hidden high in the mountains.
Which rivers flow through the Central Corridor/Piedmont region?
Hudson River and
Hackensack River
Hackensack River and Ramapo River
Raritan River and Hudson River
Passaic River and Raritan River
What is the longest river within New Jersey's borders?
Raritan River
Passaic River
Hackensack River
Ramapo River
How did the Piedmont region get its name?
because Mr. Piedmont discovered it.
because it lies near the beach.
because it lies at the foot of the mountains.
because it lies near Pennsylvania.
What are the Palisades?
Tall cliffs on the shores of Long Island.
Tall cliffs on the shores of the Hackensack River.
A large industrial area near the Raritan River.
Tall cliffs on the shores of the Hudson River.
In what region do most people in New Jersey live?
The Highlands
The Central Corridor/ Piedmont region.
The Atlantic Coastal Plain
The Appalachian Ridge and Valley
What does Kittatinny mean?
It is a Lenape word that means "little hills".
It is a Scottish word that means "big lake".
It is a Latin word that means "big mushrooms"
It is a Lenape word that means "big mountains".
Since its founding in 1664, what has happened to Elizabeth?
It became a traffic jam!
It became a farming center.
It became a transportation center.
It became a turtle sanctuary.
What are you likely to see a the Jersey Shore?
Sandy beaches / boardwalks
Big mountains
Resorts
Lakes
Which region covers the largest area of New Jersey?
The Highlands
The Central Corridor / Piedmont
Atlantic Coastal Plains
Appalachian Ridge and Valley
Which area would you likely see in the Outer Coastal Plains?
Caves
Pine forests
Mountains
Salt marshes
How is a barrier island formed?
They're formed when waves of amber are deposited.
They're formed when billionaires are bored.
They're formed by barrier trees.
They're formed when waves deposit large ridges of sand.
What important resource lies below the Pinelands?
Largest gold deposit.
Largest oil deposit.
Largest reservoir of fresh water.
Largest slice of pizza.
Why does the Inner Coastal Plain have a low population density?
Because there's no wifi.
It is near the beach.
It is next to New York City.
It is a rural area.
What did Congress do to protect the important resource found in the Pinelands?
Congress created the American Pinelands Reserve.
Congress created the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve.
Congress passed a law to tax all Americans visiting New Jersey.
Congress created a go fund me page.
The Piedmont region is located at the base of the Appalachian Mountains.
True
False
Where are the Palisades?
Near Elizabeth in the Central Corridor
Near Fort Lee in the Central Corridor.
Near Pennsylvania in the Appalachian Ridge and Valley.
Near Abuela's house in Long Island.
