New York: Chapter 1 Test

What is geography?

• a large sheet of ice

• the study of Earth and the ways people use it

• a natural shape on the surface of Earth

• the study of the Ice Age

Answer explanation

Geography is defined as the study of Earth and how people interact with it. This encompasses physical features, human activities, and the relationships between them, making the second choice the correct answer.

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Which of these is NOT a type of landform?

• plain

• hill

• valley

• city

Answer explanation

A plain, hill, and valley are all natural landforms, while a city is a human-made structure. Therefore, 'city' is NOT a type of landform.

Which of these is NOT a landform found in New York?

• mountain

• plateau

• desert

• valley

Answer explanation

New York is known for its mountains, plateaus, and valleys, but it does not have deserts. Therefore, 'desert' is the correct answer as it is NOT a landform found in New York.

Which of the following helped shape New York’s landforms?

• mountains

• glaciers

• the Great Lakes

• the Hudson River

Answer explanation

Glaciers played a crucial role in shaping New York's landforms by carving out valleys and creating features like lakes and hills during the last Ice Age, making them the primary influence on the region's topography.

How were many of New York’s lakes formed?

• They were carved by glaciers and filled with water from melting ice.

• They were created by a major earthquake at the end of the ice age.

• They were valleys that filled with water after years of steady rain.

• New York’s earliest settlers dug the lakes.

Answer explanation

Many of New York's lakes were formed by glaciers that carved out the land during the last ice age. As the ice melted, these depressions filled with water, creating the lakes we see today.

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Which natural wonder was the site of New York’s first state park?

• Hudson River

• the Adirondack Mountains

• Niagara Falls

• Finger Lakes

Answer explanation

Niagara Falls was designated as New York's first state park in 1885, making it a significant natural wonder and a popular tourist destination.

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Which natural wonder can be found in the northeastern section of New York?

• Niagara Falls

• Montauk Point

• the Finger Lakes

• the Adirondack Mountains

Answer explanation

The Adirondack Mountains are located in the northeastern section of New York, known for their natural beauty and outdoor activities, making them a prominent natural wonder in the region.

Which natural wonder extends 315 miles from the Adirondacks to the Atlantic Ocean?

• the Hudson River

• Long Island

• Lake Erie

• Lake Ontario

Answer explanation

The Hudson River is a natural wonder that flows 315 miles from the Adirondack Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, making it the correct answer. The other options do not fit this description.

Earth is a sphere. Half of Earth is called —

• a wetland.

• a hemisphere.

• a large area with unusual features.

• a landform.

Answer explanation

Half of Earth is referred to as a hemisphere. This term specifically denotes one of the two equal halves of a sphere, making 'a hemisphere' the correct choice among the options provided.

Which of the following describes a continent?

• something built by humans

• a group of people's way of life

• a large land area on Earth

• the northeastern part of the United States

Answer explanation

A continent is defined as a large land area on Earth, distinguishing it from human-made structures or cultural groups. The other options do not accurately describe what a continent is.