Which contrast best describes New Jersey’s overall relief?
Correct answer(s):
- Northwestern Appalachian ridges and lower southeastern coastal plains
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Geography of the United States
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What helps geographers distinguish New Jersey’s physiographic provinces?
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- Differences in geology and landforms
What formed the Delaware Water Gap?
Correct answer(s):
- The Delaware River cutting through an Appalachian ridge
Why did New Jersey become an important travel corridor?
Correct answer(s):
- It lies between New York and Philadelphia
What is Barnegat Bay?
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- A coastal estuary behind Atlantic barrier islands
Where can hikers explore Appalachian landscapes near northwestern New Jersey?
Correct answer(s):
- Delaware Water Gap area
Which winter condition can occur in New Jersey?
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- Freezing temperatures and snowstorms
What weather may a nor’easter bring to New Jersey?
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- Strong winds, precipitation, and coastal flooding
In what year was the Pinelands National Reserve established by Congress?
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- 1978
Approximately how large is the Pinelands National Reserve?
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- 1.1 million acres
Roughly what share of New Jersey’s land area lies within the Pinelands National Reserve?
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- 22 percent
The Pinelands National Reserve crosses parts of how many southern New Jersey counties?
Correct answer(s):
- Seven
Which groundwater system is important in the New Jersey Pinelands?
Correct answer(s):
- Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer
What is notable about biodiversity in the New Jersey Pinelands?
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- It supports rare plants and animals
Which recreational activities are associated with Lake Hopatcong?
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- Boating and freshwater recreation
What is a responsibility of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission?
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- Balancing resource protection with compatible development
What do coastal barrier islands often separate?
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- The open Atlantic and back-bay waters
Why can northern and southern New Jersey have different land uses?
Correct answer(s):
- Rocky uplands and sandy plains have different conditions
Why are New Jersey salt marshes ecologically useful?
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- They provide wildlife habitat and absorb some wave energy
What can cause beach erosion along the Jersey Shore?
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- Wave action and storms