Chapter 1 Flashcards
What world hemisphere is pa located in?
Northern and western
What continent is is pa in?
North America
What country is pa in?
USA
What region of the United States is pa located in?
Northeast region
Name the water forms that border pa
A. To the west:
B. To the east:
C. To the north:
D. To the south:
A. Ohio and WV
B. Delaware River, NJ, and NY
C. Lake Erie and NY
D. WV, Maryland, Delaware, and NJ
What is the northwest part of pa called
Chimney corner
What is the highest point of elevation in pa?
Mt. Davis
What is the difference between weather and climate
Weather is something you can see and feel in the outdoor environment each day.
Climate is the average weather an area receives over a longtime.
Describe what pa’s climate is like
Pa has 4 seasons. Our state’s climate is humid continental
What is a port city?
A port city is a where large ocean ships load and unload their goods
Name three major port cities in pa
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Erie
What is the Masson Dixon Line and why was it important during the civil war?
The Masson Dixon Line is the border between Maryland and pa. All states south of the line were known as southern states. All states north of the line were known as northern states.
What are the names of the5 geographic regions in pa
Erie plain Allegheny plateau Ridge and valley Piedmont Atlantic coastal plain
What’s a valley
A valley is an area of low land between hills or mountains
Name 3 valleys that make up the great valley
The Cumberland valley
The Lebanon valley
The Lehigh valley
