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Delaware Geography

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Which statement is correct about the University of Delaware?

Research universities such as the University of Delaware reduce the need for research or training
Research universities such as the University of Delaware can act as anchors for innovation, skilled labor and regional development
Research universities such as the University of Delaware have no possible effect on skilled labor or innovation
Research universities such as the University of Delaware serve only as tourism attractions

Correct answer(s):

Research universities such as the University of Delaware can act as anchors for innovation, skilled labor and regional development

Which statement best summarizes Delaware’s Civil War status?

Delaware’s position as a Union slave state shows slavery had no role in Delaware history of the Civil War
Delaware’s position as a Union slave state proves Delaware joined the Confederacy of the Civil War
Delaware’s position as a Union slave state complicates binary regional interpretations of the Civil War
Delaware’s position as a Union slave state fits a simple one-sided regional label with no complications of the Civil War

Correct answer(s):

Delaware's position as a Union slave state complicates binary regional interpretations of the Civil War

Which choice gives the correct context for Delaware area measurements?

Land-area figures and total-area figures are always identical regardless of water area
Land-area figures and total-area figures are unrelated to how water area is counted
Land-area figures and total-area figures can differ substantially when coastal and inland waters are included
Land-area figures and total-area figures differ only because of population

Correct answer(s):

Land-area figures and total-area figures can differ substantially when coastal and inland waters are included

Which statement is correct about Delaware’s regional classification?

Delaware belongs geographically to the Rocky Mountain region even though some federal regional classifications place it within the South Atlantic division
Delaware may be described as Mid-Atlantic even though some federal regional classifications place it within the South Atlantic division
Delaware is part of New England under every classification even though some federal regional classifications place it within the South Atlantic division
Delaware can only be described as Pacific Northwest even though some federal regional classifications place it within the South Atlantic division

Correct answer(s):

Delaware may be described as Mid-Atlantic even though some federal regional classifications place it within the South Atlantic division

What is true about Delaware’s boundary with New Jersey?

Part of Delaware’s relationship with New Jersey is defined across river and bay waters rather than by a simple land boundary
Part of Delaware’s relationship with New Jersey is defined across river and bay waters only by a straight land boundary
Part of Delaware’s relationship with New Jersey is defined across river and bay waters only by a mountain ridge
Part of Delaware’s relationship with New Jersey is defined across river and bay waters only by an international border

Correct answer(s):

Part of Delaware's relationship with New Jersey is defined across river and bay waters rather than by a simple land boundary

Which option accurately explains Brandywine Creek?

Industrial development along Colorado River illustrates long-term path dependence between natural resources and urban growth
Industrial development along Snake River illustrates long-term path dependence between natural resources and urban growth
Industrial development along Rio Grande illustrates long-term path dependence between natural resources and urban growth
Industrial development along Brandywine Creek illustrates long-term path dependence between natural resources and urban growth

Correct answer(s):

Industrial development along Brandywine Creek illustrates long-term path dependence between natural resources and urban growth