Connecticut Facts

What should a student understand about Connecticut’s four-season climate?

• Connecticut borders Pennsylvania directly
• Connecticut’s landscape is uniformly flat across the state
• Long Island Sound lies north of Connecticut
• Connecticut has four distinct seasons

Which geographic claim about Connecticut’s summer climate is correct?

• Connecticut has no coastline or tidal waters
• Connecticut is located in the Pacific Northwest
• Connecticut’s landscape is uniformly flat across the state
• Connecticut summers are generally warm and humid

What is the most accurate description of Connecticut’s winter climate?

• The summit of Mount Frissell is entirely inside Connecticut
• Connecticut winters are cold enough for snow and freezing temperatures
• Connecticut has no coastline or tidal waters
• Connecticut is located in the Pacific Northwest

Which description best fits the Connecticut River?

• The Connecticut River is one of the state’s most important rivers
• The summit of Mount Frissell is entirely inside Connecticut
• Connecticut is located in the Pacific Northwest
• The Connecticut River flows west into Lake Erie

What should a student understand about the Connecticut River?

• The summit of Mount Frissell is entirely inside Connecticut
• Connecticut’s landscape is uniformly flat across the state
• Connecticut has no coastline or tidal waters
• The Connecticut River flows through the central part of Connecticut

Which geographic claim about the Housatonic River is correct?

• Connecticut’s landscape is uniformly flat across the state
• The Housatonic River is an important river in western Connecticut
• The summit of Mount Frissell is entirely inside Connecticut
• Long Island Sound lies north of Connecticut

What is the most accurate description of the Thames River?

• Connecticut borders Pennsylvania directly
• Long Island Sound lies north of Connecticut
• Connecticut has no coastline or tidal waters
• The Thames River is an important river in southeastern Connecticut

Which statement is geographically accurate about Long Island Sound?

• The summit of Mount Frissell is entirely inside Connecticut
• Connecticut is located in the Pacific Northwest
• Connecticut has a coastline along Long Island Sound
• Long Island Sound lies north of Connecticut

What is accurate about northwestern Connecticut?

• Connecticut borders Pennsylvania directly
• Long Island Sound lies north of Connecticut
• The Connecticut River flows west into Lake Erie
• Connecticut has wooded hills in its northwestern region

Which U.S. region includes Connecticut?

• Deep South
• Pacific Northwest
• Great Plains
• New England

In which part of the United States is Connecticut located?

• Southwestern United States
• Great Plains
• Pacific Northwest
• Northeastern United States