Review Game. STUDY GUIDE

Review Game. STUDY GUIDE
PA Geography Review Game. STUDY GUIDE

1Q. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Pennsylvania?
A. Delaware B. Susquehanna C. Erie D. Juniata

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CORRECT! 1A. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Pennsylvania?
A. Delaware B. Susquehanna C. Erie D. Juniata

2Q. What is the name of the most prominent of the mountains in Pennsylvania?
A. Blue B. Rocky C. Allegheny D. Pocono

CORRECT! 2A. What is the name of the most prominent of the mountains in Pennsylvania? A. Blue B. Rocky C. Allegheny D. Pocono

3Q. Name the 3 largest cities in PA in order from largest to smallest:
A. Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh B. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg C. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie D. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie

CORRECT! 3A. Name the 3 largest cities in PA in order from largest to smallest: A. Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh B. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg C. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie D. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie

4Q. National Forest located in PA:
A. Allegheny National Forest B. Appalachian National Forest C. Shawnee State Forest D. Buchannan State Forest

CORRECT! 4A.National Forest located in PA:
A. Allegheny National Forest B. Appalachian National Forest C. Shawnee State Forest D. Buchannan State Forest

5Q. In Western PA this is one of the largest human-made lakes in PA?
A. Kinuza Dam B. Pymatuning Reservoir C. Raystown Lake D.Youghiogheny Reservoir

CORRECT! 5A. In Western PA this is one of the largest human-made lakes in PA? A. Kinuza Dam B. Pymatuning Reservoir C. Raystown Lake D.Youghiogheny Reservoir

6Q.Pittsburgh is known for its three rivers. What are the three rivers?
A. Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny B. Youghiogheny, Ohio, Susquehanna C. Allegheny, Ohio, Susquehanna D. Allegheny, Monongahela, Susquehanna

CORRECT! 6A. Pittsburgh is known for its three rivers. What are the three rivers? A. Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny B. Youghiogheny, Ohio, Susquehanna C. Allegheny, Ohio, Susquehanna D. Allegheny, Monongahela, Susquehanna

7Q. River that flows through the entire central part of PA?
A. Susquehanna B. Monongahela C. Ohio D. Allegheny

CORRECT! 7A. River that flows through the entire central part of PA?
A. Susquehanna B. Monongahela C. Ohio D. Allegheny

8Q. The Susquehanna River empties into what bay?
A. San Francisco B. Chesapeake C. Potomac D. Atlantic

CORRECT! 8A The Susquehanna River empties into what bay?
A. San Francisco B. Chesapeake C. Potomac D. Atlantic

9Q. Mountains located in northeast PA
A. Potomac B. Pocono C. Allegheny D. Tuscarora

CORRECT! 9A. Mountains located in northeast PA A. Potomac B. Pocono
C. Allegheny D. Tuscarora

10Q. Borders of PA A. Ohio B. Delaware C. New Jersey D. New York
E. West Virginia F. Maryland G. Lake Erie

CORRECT! 10A. Borders of PA A. Ohio B. Delaware C. New Jersey
D. New York E. West Virginia F. Maryland G. Lake Erie

PRE-TEST

Pennsylvania Geography
1Q. Which of the following divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres? North Pole South Pole Equator Prime meridian

CORRECT! 1A. Which of the following divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres? North Pole South Pole Equator Prime meridian

2Q. On which hemisphere is Pennsylvania located? Southern and eastern Eastern and northern Southern and western Northern and western

CORRECT! 2. On which hemisphere is Pennsylvania located?
Southern and eastern Eastern and northern Southern and western Northern and western

3Q. In which region of the United States is PA located? Northeast Southeast Southwest Northwest

CORRECT! 3A. In which region of the United States is PA located?
Northeast Southeast Southwest Northwest

4Q. Imaginary lines that measure distance east and west of the prime meridian are called Lines of latitude Lines of longitude Parallels Degrees

CORRECT! 4A. Imaginary lines that measure distance east and west of the prime meridian are called Lines of latitude Lines of longitude Parallels Degrees

6Q. Which state is north of Pennsylvania? New Jersey West Virginia New York Ohio

CORRECT! 6A. Which state is north of Pennsylvania? New Jersey
West Virginia New York Ohio

7Q. In which part of the state is the Piedmont Plateau? Northwest Central Southeast Northeast

CORRECT! 7A. In which part of the state is the Piedmont Plateau?
Northwest Central Southeast Northeast

8Q. The natural feature that forms the northwest border of Pennsylvania is Lake Erie Atlantic Ocean Appalachian Mountains Allegheny National Forest

CORRECT! 8A.The natural feature that forms the northwest border of Pennsylvania is Lake Erie Atlantic Ocean Appalachian Mountains Allegheny National Forest

9Q. Which of the following is an example of a natural feature? State highway River County boundary City

CORRECT! 9A. Which of the following is an example of a natural feature? State highway River County boundary City

10Q. Which of the following is not one of the three main river systems in Pennsylvania? Lehigh Allegheny Susquehanna Delaware

CORRECT! 10A. Which of the following is not one of the three main river systems in Pennsylvania? Lehigh Allegheny Susquehanna Delaware

11Q. Imaginary lines that measure distance north and south of the equator are called Lines of latitude Lines of longitude Meridians Degrees

CORRECT! 11A. Imaginary lines that measure distance north and south of the equator are called Lines of latitude Lines of longitude Meridians Degrees

13Q. Which of the following divides Earth into eastern and western hemispheres? North Pole South Pole Equator Prime meridian

CORRECT! 13A. Which of the following divides Earth into eastern and western hemispheres? North Pole South Pole Equator Prime meridian

16Q. Which of the following describes Pennsylvania’s position in the United States? Northeast Central plains Northwest South

CORRECT! 16A. Which of the following describes Pennsylvania’s position in the United States? Northeast Central plains Northwest South

18Q. Which of Pennsylvania’s land regions covers most of the state? Lake Erie Plain Allegheny Plateau Ridge and Valley Region Piedmont

CORRECT! 18A. Which of Pennsylvania’s land regions covers most of the state? Lake Erie Plain Allegheny Plateau Ridge and Valley Region Piedmont

20Q. Which of the following is not one of Pennsylvania’s largest urbanized areas? Pittsburgh Philadelphia Harrisburg Johnstown

CORRECT! 20A. Which of the following is not one of Pennsylvania’s largest urbanized areas? Pittsburgh Philadelphia Harrisburg Johnstown

22Q. Define Grid A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. space is equal to so many actual miles C. a natural feature on the earth’s surface D. an area that shares a common feature throughout

CORRECT! A. a system of lines drawn on a map
22A. Define Grid A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. space is equal to so many actual miles C. a natural feature on the earth’s surface D. an area that shares a common feature throughout

23Q. Define map scale A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. space is equal to so many actual miles C. a natural feature on the earth’s surface D. an area that shares a common feature throughout

CORRECT! 23A. Define map scale
A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. space is equal to so many actual miles C. a natural feature on the earth’s surface D. an area that shares a common feature throughout

24Q. Define LAND FORMS A. space is equal to so many actual miles B. a natural feature on the earth’s surface C. an area that shares a common feature throughout D. a flat stretch of land

CORRECT! 24A. Define LAND FORMS
A. space is equal to so many actual miles B. a natural feature on the earth’s surface C. an area that shares a common feature throughout D. a flat stretch of land

25Q. Define REGION A. a flat stretch of land B. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains C. a large high plain D. an area that shares a common feature throughout

CORRECT! 25A. Define REGION A. a flat stretch of land
B. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains C. a large high plain D. an area that shares a common feature throughout

26Q. Define PLAIN A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. a natural feature on the earth’s surface C. a flat stretch of land D. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains

CORRECT! 26A. Define PLAIN A. a system of lines drawn on a map
B. a natural feature on the earth’s surface C. a flat stretch of land D. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains

27Q. Define RIDGE A. an area that shares a common feature throughout B. a flat stretch of land C. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains D. a large high plain

CORRECT! 27A. Define RIDGE A. an area that shares a common feature throughout B. a flat stretch of land C. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains D. a large high plain

27Q. Define PLATEAU A. an area that shares a common feature throughout B. a flat stretch of land C. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains D. a large high plain

CORRECT! 27A. Define PLATEAU
A. an area that shares a common feature throughout B. a flat stretch of land C. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains D. a large high plain

28Q A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain

CORRECT! 28A A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont
D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain

33 Q. What was the name of the architectural feature overhang of the German barn?
A. Forebay B. Overhang C. Hay loft D. Backbay

CORRECT! 33 A. What was the name of the architectural feature overhang of the German barn? A. Forebay B. Overhang C. Hay loft D. Backbay

34Q.How was Lancaster different from Philadelphia?
A. It was not laid in a grid pattern, but built topsy B. It was not on a deep water port, but a smaller river. C. Market town dependent entirely on network of roads. D. Market town that was built in a straight line instead of a square

CORRECT! 34A.How was Lancaster different from Philadelphia?
A. It was not laid in a grid pattern, but built topsy B. It was not on a deep water port, but a smaller river. C. Market town dependent entirely on network of roads. D. Market town that was built in a straight line instead of a square

35Q. During the Industrial Period of the mid-19th century, what was the cheap fuel?
A. Natural Gas B. Coal C. Oil D. Electric

CORRECT! 35A. During the Industrial Period of the mid-19th century, what was the cheap fuel? A. Natural Gas B. Coal C. Oil D. Electric

36Q. What did Edwin Drake find in Titusville in 1859?
A. Gold B. Nichol C. Oil D. Coal

CORRECT! 36A. What did Edwin Drake find in Titusville in 1859? A. Gold
B. Nichol C. Oil D. Coal

37Q. What made the canal system obsolete within twenty years?
A. Trains B. Automobiles C. Steamboats D. Floods

CORRECT! 37Q. What made the canal system obsolete within twenty years?
A. Trains B. Automobiles C. Steamboats D. Floods

38 Q. What made the railway system obsolete?
A. Canals B. Steamboats C. Automobile D. Trolleys

CORRECT! 38A. What made the railway system obsolete? A. Canals
B. Steamboats C. Automobile D. Trolleys

39Q. What was the name of the 1st long distance limited highway in the country?
A. Rt. 66 B. I-99 C. PA 6-500 D. PA Turnpike

CORRECT! 39A. What was the name of the 1st long distance limited highway in the country? A. Rt. 66 B. I-99 C. PA 6-500 D. PA Turnpike

40Q. What type of coal was found in large deposits in Western Pennsylvania? This was also the foundation for the iron and steel industries. A. Anthracite coal B. Bituminous coal C. Aphrodite coal D. Semi-Bituminous coal

CORRECT! 40A. What type of coal was found in large deposits in Western Pennsylvania? This was also the foundation for the iron and steel industries. A. Anthracite coal B. Bituminous coal C. Aphrodite coal D. Semi-Bituminous coal

41Q. Explain how a Beehive coke furnace works?

CORRECT! 41Q. Explain how a Beehive coke furnace works?
To make coal into coke—this is essential for making iron and steel. Put coal in from top, seal off front of oven, burn coal with little oxygen for about 3 days. This burned off sulphur, water, and gas and makes a hard rock of carbon, which was coke

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