1. Unit 1 Lesson 2 New Jersey’s Natural Regions pgs
Unit 1 Lesson 2 New Jersey’s Natural Regions pgs How have the regions of NJ been formed over time? What are the physical characteristics of NJ’s natural regions?

2. Vocabulary pg 19
Glaciers- huge, slow-moving masses of ice formed thousands of years ago
These shaped Northern New Jersey’s natural regions
As they moved they scraped across land
carved deep valleys through mountains
Stopped near Hudson River
As they melted formed large lakes in holes left from moving south
Erosion- the wearing away of rock and soil

3. Vocabulary pg 19
Till- a mixture of clay, sand, and rock that makes the soil very rich
Glaciers left this behind after moving and melting

4. Interesting Fact
Glaciers are made up of fallen snow that, over many years, compresses into large, thickened ice masses. Glaciers form when snow remains in one location long enough to transform into ice. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to move. Due to sheer mass, glaciers flow like very slow rivers. Some glaciers are as small as football fields others can be over 60 miles long

6. Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region (20)
Lies in the northwestern corner of NJ
Part of the Appalachian Mountain Chain
Has many attractions
High Point on the Kittatinny Mountains is the highest point
Delaware water Gap, Delaware River cuts a deep gap or pass, through the Kittatinny Mountains

8. Vocabulary Sea Level- land that is level with the surface of the ocean
Silt- rich soil left behind by water
makes a region good for farming
Vegetation- plant life

9. Highlands Region (21) Lies east of the Appalachians
Rolling hills, hardwood forests, fertile valleys
Called highlands because it lies 1,000ft above sea level
Rise above Kittatinny Valley to the east and Piedmont region to the west

10. Highlands Region Large lakes Hopatcong and Greenwood add to the beauty
Several valleys pass through the Highlands
Many farms, dairies, and cities line the valley

12. Piedmont Region (21) Largest urban area in northeast corner
Lies at the base of the Appalachians
Piedmont means “at the foot of the mountains”
Region begins along the Hudson River
Most land ft above sea level

13. Piedmont Region Is about 20 miles wide
Tall cliffs called Palisades hug the western shore of the Hudson River
Many of NJ’s major rivers flow through here.

15. Atlantic Coastal Plain Region (22-23)
Richest soil and climate makes farming possible
Largest region
Farms and orchards are in this area
Marshes and pine forests cover much of this area

16. Atlantic Coastal Plain Region (22-23)
Covers the central and southern parts of the state
It is one large plain
Western part of plain has rich fertile soil