Chapter 2 Flashcards
What does kittatiny mean
It means big mountain
Where is the Appalachian Ridge and Valley region located in NJ.
Northwestern NJ
What has weathering and erosion in the highlands region done
Caused rocks to wear away
Why is the highlands region an important industry
Because it is rich in minerals
What is sunfish pond
A small glacial lake hidden high in the moutains among chestnut oaks
How did the Piedmont region get its name
It got its name because it is at the foot of the mountain
What are the palisades
The palisades are tall cliffs on the shore of the Hudson River near fort lee lie within the central corridor/ Piedmont
What rivers flow across the central corridor/ Piedmont
The Passaic River, Hackensack River, the Ramapo River, and the Raritan River
What is the difference between a suburb and rural area
Rural areas are out in the open
The suburbs usually surround large urban areas
What city was the first planned industrial city in the US
Paterson
What area do most people in the state live
The central corridor/ Piedmont
Which area covers the largest area in NJ
The Atlantic costal plain
What type of city is Elizabeth
An industrial city
Where would you most likely find salt marshes, pine forests, and sandy beaches
The Outer coastal plain
What kind of mineral lies under the pinelands
Fresh water also the congress created the NJ national reserve to protect this mineral
