Which set identifies three major New Jersey river-drainage systems?
Correct answer(s):
- Delaware, Passaic, and Raritan
Topic
New Jersey Facts
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How do forested upland watersheds help water supplies?
Correct answer(s):
- They store and filter precipitation before it reaches waterways
How can development in an upstream watershed affect downstream communities?
Correct answer(s):
- By changing runoff, water quality, and flooding
How do many Coastal Plain rivers in New Jersey reach the sea?
Correct answer(s):
- They flow through low-gradient sandy and wetland areas toward bays or the ocean
What geological pattern helps create Valley and Ridge topography?
Correct answer(s):
- Alternating more resistant ridge rocks and less resistant valley material
Why does New Jersey’s Piedmont matter for transportation geography?
Correct answer(s):
- Its terrain supports developed corridors and metropolitan connections
Which pair describes a benefit and risk of New Jersey’s Atlantic coast?
Correct answer(s):
- Tourism opportunities and exposure to coastal storms
What is storm surge capable of doing along low-lying Jersey Shore communities?
Correct answer(s):
- Temporarily raising water levels and causing coastal flooding
Which two factors strongly influence New Jersey’s long-term coastal flood exposure?
Correct answer(s):
- Sea-level rise and local land elevation
What is beach nourishment intended to address?
Correct answer(s):
- Erosion and loss of beach sand