Geography & Agriculture of New Jersey

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New Jersey's neighboring states

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Pennsylvania (PA), New York (NY), Delaware (DE), Maryland (MD)

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Bodies of water surrounding New Jersey

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Delaware River, Delaware Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Hudson River

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Geography

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The study of where things are located on Earth’s surface, including landforms, waterways, climate, populations, and qualities.

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Landforms

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Natural features of Earth’s surface

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Climate

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Weather patterns in a place over a long period of time.

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Elevation

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Height above sea level; higher elevation means cooler temperatures.

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Industry

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A group of businesses that make or sell similar products or services.

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Agriculture

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The practice of growing crops and raising animals for human consumption; also known as farming.

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Number of farms in New Jersey

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About 10,000 farms

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Examples of animals and crops a farmer can raise and grow

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Animals: Beef cattle, dairy cows; Crops: Blueberries, corn, spinach, tomatoes