Unit 1: Chapter 1 Test Review The Land Of New York Unit 1: Chapter 1 Test Review

the study of Earth and the ways people use it geography the study of Earth and the ways people use it

the natural shapes we see on the surface of the earth landforms the natural shapes we see on the surface of the earth

a period of time when Earth was cooler than it is today Ice Age a period of time when Earth was cooler than it is today

massive sheets of ice that covered most of New York during the Ice Age glaciers Glaciers carved many lakes in NY and then the holes were filled with water when the glaciers melted creating the lakes. massive sheets of ice that covered most of New York during the Ice Age

plateaus a large, mostly flat area of land that rises above the surrounding land

a valley with very steep rocky sides gorge a valley with very steep rocky sides

a stream or river that flows into a larger river tributary a stream or river that flows into a larger river

estuary an arm of the sea

hemisphere half of Earth

largest land areas on Earth continents There are seven: North America South America Asia Europe Australia Africa Antarctica largest land areas on Earth

an area with features that make it different from other areas region an area with features that make it different from other areas

features of land, such as mountains and rivers physical features features of land, such as mountains and rivers

something built by humans, such as a city human features something built by humans, such as a city

a group of peoples way of life culture a group of peoples way of life

Name 3 types of landforms found in New York? plain valley hill

What is one type of landform not found in New York? desert

What helped to shape New York’s landforms? glaciers

How were many of New York’s lakes formed? They were carved by glaciers and filled with water from the melting ice.

In which country is New York located? United States of America

On which continent is New York located? North America

In which region of the United States is New York located? Northeast

How did glaciers help carve the land of New York? by carving valleys, form rivers, and lakes

New York has a variety of landforms. Give 4 details that support the following statement. New York has a variety of landforms. New York has two mountain ranges. There are many hills and valleys all over the state. Plains can be found all over the shores of the Great Lakes. The Appalachian Plateau covers most of southern New York.