Which fact best describes the Christina River?
Correct answer(s):
- The Christina River helped shape the growth of Wilmington
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Which option accurately explains the Nanticoke River?
Correct answer(s):
- The Nanticoke River is an important waterway in southwestern Delaware
What is the correct interpretation of Delaware’s Coastal Plain wetlands?
Correct answer(s):
- Wetlands are common in Delaware's Coastal Plain
Which statement best summarizes Delaware’s coastal environments?
Correct answer(s):
- Dunes, tidal marshes and coastal bays are important parts of Delaware's coast
Which county is Rehoboth Beach in?
Correct answer(s):
- Sussex County
Which county is Bethany Beach in?
Correct answer(s):
- Sussex County
What is true about Lewes?
Correct answer(s):
- Lewes is located near Delaware Bay and the Atlantic coast
Which description of Cape Henlopen is accurate?
Correct answer(s):
- Cape Henlopen is close to where Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean
Which fact best describes Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay help?
Correct answer(s):
- The Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay help moderate temperatures near Delaware's coast
Which option accurately explains Delaware’s climate?
Correct answer(s):
- Delaware has four distinct seasons and a generally humid climate
What is the correct interpretation of Delaware’s precipitation?
Correct answer(s):
- Delaware receives roughly 45 inches of precipitation in an average year
Which state is across the Delaware River and Delaware Bay to the east of Delaware?
Correct answer(s):
- New Jersey
Which ocean borders southeastern Delaware?
Correct answer(s):
- Atlantic Ocean
Which bay lies along the eastern side of Delaware?
Correct answer(s):
- Delaware Bay
Which river forms part of Delaware’s northeastern boundary?
Correct answer(s):
- Delaware River
About how much land area does Delaware have?
Correct answer(s):
- 1,949 square miles
About how far does Delaware stretch from north to south?
Correct answer(s):
- 96 miles
About how wide is Delaware from east to west?
Correct answer(s):
- Roughly 9 to 35 miles
Which description of Delaware is accurate?
Correct answer(s):
- Delaware is located on the eastern side of the United States
Which U.S. region is Delaware commonly grouped with?
Correct answer(s):
- Mid-Atlantic