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Unit 1: Chapter 1 Test Review
the study of Earth and the ways people use it
the natural shapes we see on the surface of the earth
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 carved many lakes in NY and then the holes were filled with water when the glaciers melted creating the lakes.
a large, mostly flat area of land that rises above the surrounding land
a valley with very steep rocky sides
a stream or river that flows into a larger river
an arm of the sea
half of Earth
largest land areas on Earth
There are seven:
North America
South America
Asia
Europe
Australia
Africa
Antarctica
an area with features that make it different from other areas
features of land, such as mountains and rivers
something built by humans, such as a city
a group of peoples way of life
Name 3 types of landforms found in New York?
plain
hill
valley
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
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.
