In what year was the Pinelands National Reserve established by Congress?
Correct answer(s):
- 1978
Topic
New Jersey Pinelands and Environment
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Approximately how large is the Pinelands National Reserve?
Correct answer(s):
- 1.1 million acres
Roughly what share of New Jersey’s land area lies within the Pinelands National Reserve?
Correct answer(s):
- 22 percent
The Pinelands National Reserve crosses parts of how many southern New Jersey counties?
Correct answer(s):
- Seven
Which groundwater system is important in the New Jersey Pinelands?
Correct answer(s):
- Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer
What is notable about biodiversity in the New Jersey Pinelands?
Correct answer(s):
- It supports rare plants and animals
What is a responsibility of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission?
Correct answer(s):
- Balancing resource protection with compatible development
Why can northern and southern New Jersey have different land uses?
Correct answer(s):
- Rocky uplands and sandy plains have different conditions