Connecticut Geography

Which geographic claim about Connecticut’s position within New England is correct?

• Connecticut has no coastline or tidal waters
• Connecticut is the southernmost of the six New England states
• The Connecticut River flows west into Lake Erie
• Vermont forms Connecticut’s southern border

What is the most accurate description of southwestern Connecticut?

• Connecticut is located in the Pacific Northwest
• Southwestern Connecticut is closely connected to the New York City metropolitan area
• Connecticut’s landscape is uniformly flat across the state
• The summit of Mount Frissell is entirely inside Connecticut

Which statement is geographically accurate about Connecticut’s position between New York and Boston?

• The Connecticut River flows west into Lake Erie
• Connecticut borders Pennsylvania directly
• Connecticut lies between the major economic spheres of New York and Boston
• Connecticut’s landscape is uniformly flat across the state

What is accurate about Connecticut’s Northeast Corridor location?

• The summit of Mount Frissell is entirely inside Connecticut
• Connecticut’s landscape is uniformly flat across the state
• Long Island Sound lies north of Connecticut
• Connecticut is part of the heavily developed Northeast Corridor

About how much land area does Connecticut have?

• 4,842.5 square miles
• 8,900 square miles
• 3,120 square miles
• 12,400 square miles

About how large is Connecticut’s total area?

• 9,750 square miles
• 5,544 square miles
• 15,300 square miles
• 2,100 square miles

About how much of Connecticut’s area is water?

• 75 square miles
• 5,000 square miles
• 701 square miles
• 2,500 square miles

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 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