Chapter 2 Lesson 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Five Regions of PA
A
Lake Erie Coastal Plain - on a huge lake
Allegheny Plateau - largest, includes Pittsburgh
Ridge and Valley - “endless mountains”
Piedmont - includes Harrisburg
Atlantic Coastal Plain - includes Philadelphia
2
Q
Fertile
A
Allowing things to grow well
3
Q
Lake effect
A
When a body of water gives the land around it more moist and moderate climate
4
Q
Landform
A
A natural land feature such as a mountain, hill, plateau, valley or peninsula
5
Q
Peninsula
A
A piece of land with water on three sides
6
Q
Suburb
A
An area with houses and streets just outside of a city
7
Q
Region
A
An area that has things in common, such as landforms
8
Q
Rural
A
Having to do with the country
9
Q
Plain
A
An area of flat land without many trees
10
Q
Urban
A
Having to do with the city
