1. Chapter 4 Land and Water in the Northeast
Social Studies
Chapter 4
Land and Water in the Northeast

2. bay
A part of a sea or lake that cuts into the coastline.

3. bog
An area of soft, wet, spongy ground.

4. glacier
A huge sheet of ice that covers land.

5. gorge
A deep, narrow valley, usually with a stream or river.

6. hydroelectricity Is electricity produced by water

7. hydropower
Is energy produced by capturing the energy of flowing water.

8. inlet
A narrow opening in a coastline

9. Lighthouse
Towers with bright lights that shine far out over the water to guide ships.

10. mineral
A material that was never alive and is found in the earth.

11. peninsula
A piece of land almost surrounded by water, or extending far into the water.

12. reservoir
A place that holds water

13. sap
The liquid that circulates through a plant carrying water and food.

14. vineyard
Places where grapevines are planted

15. Niagara Falls
One of the natural wonders of North America, located between Canada and New York

16. What are the mountains of the Northeast?
Appalachian Mountain Range, Green Mountains, White Mountains , Catskill Mountains

17. What bays are located in the Northeast?
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware Bay
Massachusetts Bay

18. Know your Northeastern states and capital cities.
See page 98 of your Social Studies textbook.
A star on the map stands for the state capital.