Geographic classification

What should a student understand about Pennsylvania geographic classification?

• The Appalachian system lies entirely outside Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania has uniform physical geography with little regional variation.
• Elevation has no meaningful connection to Pennsylvania climate patterns.
• Pennsylvania can be described as Northeastern, Middle Atlantic, Appalachian, and Great Lakes-connected depending on the geographic framework being used.

Which statement correctly explains Pennsylvania geographic classification?

• The U.S. Census Bureau’s regional classification and physical-geography classifications answer different kinds of questions.
• Elevation has no meaningful connection to Pennsylvania climate patterns.
• Physiographic provinces are political districts created by the state legislature.
• Pennsylvania has uniform physical geography with little regional variation.