Which two factors strongly influence New Jersey’s long-term coastal flood exposure?
Correct answer(s):
- Sea-level rise and local land elevation
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Geography
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What is beach nourishment intended to address?
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- Erosion and loss of beach sand
What formed the Delaware Water Gap?
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- The Delaware River cutting through an Appalachian ridge
Why did New Jersey become an important travel corridor?
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- 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?
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- Delaware Water Gap area
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
Which combination threatens low-lying New Jersey shore communities?
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- Storm surge and tidal flooding
Which part of New Jersey generally gets more winter snow?
Correct answer(s):
- Northern higher-elevation areas
How can the Atlantic Ocean affect nearby New Jersey temperatures?
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- It can moderate temperatures in coastal communities
What conditions commonly occur during New Jersey summers?
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- Warm to hot and humid weather
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?
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- 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?
Correct answer(s):
- It supports rare plants and animals