Connecticut Geography

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 description best fits Connecticut’s Mount Frissell high point?

• Vermont forms Connecticut’s southern border
• Connecticut has no coastline or tidal waters
• Connecticut is located in the Pacific Northwest
• Connecticut’s highest point is on the south slope of Mount Frissell

About how high is Connecticut’s highest point above sea level?

• 6,280 feet
• 4,380 feet
• 2,380 feet
• 980 feet

Which geographic claim about Connecticut’s Mount Frissell high point is correct?

• Connecticut’s landscape is uniformly flat across the state
• The summit of Mount Frissell is in Massachusetts, not Connecticut
• Connecticut borders Pennsylvania directly
• Connecticut has no coastline or tidal waters

What is the most accurate description of Connecticut’s small geographic size?

• Connecticut is one of the smallest U.S. states by area
• Connecticut is located in the Pacific Northwest
• Connecticut has no coastline or tidal waters
• The Connecticut River flows west into Lake Erie

Which statement is geographically accurate about Connecticut’s total area?

• Vermont forms Connecticut’s southern border
• The Connecticut River flows west into Lake Erie
• Connecticut borders Pennsylvania directly
• Only Rhode Island and Delaware are smaller than Connecticut by total area

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 state borders Connecticut to the west?

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island
• New York

Which body of water lies along Connecticut’s southern coast?

• Lake Erie
• Long Island Sound
• Cape Cod Bay
• Chesapeake Bay

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

Which state borders Connecticut to the north?

• New York
• New Jersey
• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island

Which state borders Connecticut to the east?

• Rhode Island
• New York
• Vermont
• Massachusetts