Chapter 2 Flashcards
How did the Piedmont region get its name
lying at the foot of the mountains
Why is the Highlands region important to industry
because it is rich in minerals
What are the 3 rivers that flow across the Central Corridor/Piedmont Region
Passaic River, Hackensack River, and Rariton River
Where is the Appalachian Ridge and Valley region located in New Jersey
northwest
What are the Palisades
cliffs on the shores of the Hudson River
What is Sunfish Pond
a small glacier lake
What is the longest river within New Jersey’s border
Raritan River
What is Kittatinny mean in Lenape language
Big Mountains
What has Elizabeth’s become since 1664
An industrial City
How did weathering and erosion change the New Jersey Highlands region
Wearing away the rocks
What region is most of New Jersey population located
Central Corridor/Piedmont
What is a suburb
A community at the edge of or near a city
What is a rural community
A farm area that has a low population density
What are three things you would see at the Jersey Shore
Barrier Island, Boardwalks and Resort Towns
How is a barrier island formed.
By its waves depositing ridges of sand
