SS 10/3 Unit 2 Physical Map & Weather

Question 1

What is the major mountain range in New York State?

Answer 1

The Adirondack Mountains.

Question 2

What is one mountain in the Canadian shield range of mountains?

Answer 2

Adirondack Mts

Question 3

What is the major plateau in New York State?

Answer 3

The Allegheny Plateau.

Question 4

Where is the Allegheny Plateau located in New York State?

Answer 4

In the southwest part of the state.

Question 5

What major ocean is south of Long Island?

Answer 5

The Atlantic Ocean.

Question 6

Where is Long Island Sound compared to Long Island?

Answer 6

It is located to the north of Long Island.

Question 7

Name three major rivers in New York.

Answer 7

Hudson River, Susquehanna River, Mohawk River.

Question 8

Name five major lakes in New York.

Answer 8

Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Lake Champlain, Oneida Lake, Cayuga Lake.

Question 9

Which states does New York border?

Answer 9

Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island (via water).

Question 10

What country does New York border?

Answer 10

Canada.

Question 11

Where is New York City compared to Albany?

Answer 11

South of Albany.

Question 12

In which direction does the Hudson River run?

Answer 12

North to south.

Question 13

What is weather?

Answer 13

Weather is what the air feels like outside each day, like when it’s hot, cold, or rainy.

Question 14

What is temperature?

Answer 14

Temperature is how hot or cold it is outside.

Question 15

What is climate?

Answer 15

Climate is the usual weather in a place that stays the same for a long time.

Question 16

What are the four seasons in New York?

Answer 16

Spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Question 17

What do people like to do in New York in the fall and spring?

Answer 17

People like to hike and climb mountains in the Catskills.

Question 18

What is a fun activity to do in northern New York in the winter?

Answer 18

Skiing.

Question 19

How does location affect temperature?

Answer 19

Places closer to the Equator are hotter, while places farther away, like New York, have cooler temperatures and all four seasons.

Question 20

What does elevation mean?

Answer 20

Elevation is how high something is above sea level.

Question 21

How does elevation affect temperature?

Answer 21

The higher the elevation, the colder the temperature.

Question 22

How high is Hunter above sea level?

Answer 22

Hunter is 1,600 feet above sea level.

Question 23

How does living near water affect temperature?

Answer 23

Living near water makes places cooler in summer and warmer in winter because water absorbs and

Living near water definition

Question 24

Why is Albany colder than New York City?

Answer 24

Albany is colder because it’s farther from the ocean and at a higher elevation.

Question 25

What is precipitation?

Answer 25

Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from

Question 26

How does living near water affect temperature?

Answer 26

Living near water makes places cooler in summer and warmer in winter because water absorbs heat from the sun and releases it slowly.

Question 27

What is precipitation?

Answer 27

Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from the sky.

Question 28

What is a blizzard?

Answer 28

A blizzard is a snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility.

Question 29

What is a hurricane?

Answer 29

A hurricane is a powerful storm that forms over the ocean, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

Question 30

Why are some parts of New York colder than others?

Answer 30

Some parts are farther north, closer to mountains, or at a higher elevation.

Question 31

How does being near the ocean affect temperature?

Answer 31

Being near the ocean can make a place warmer in winter and cooler in summer because water holds heat longer.

Question 32

What happens in communities with cold winters?

Answer 32

People wear warm clothes, families shovel snow, and some places might have a lot of snow for activities like sledding or building snowmen.