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Pennsylvania Geography

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Which relationship involving Pennsylvania regional geography is correctly stated?

  • The Appalachian system lies entirely outside Pennsylvania.
  • The Appalachian system runs diagonally across Pennsylvania from southwest to northeast.
  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
  • Physiographic provinces are political districts created by the state legislature.
Correct answer(s):
  • The Appalachian system runs diagonally across Pennsylvania from southwest to northeast.

Which idea about Pennsylvania landforms is most accurate?

  • Physiographic provinces are political districts created by the state legislature.
  • The Appalachian system lies entirely outside Pennsylvania.
  • Pennsylvania has uniform physical geography with little regional variation.
  • Long parallel ridges and valleys are especially noticeable in central Pennsylvania.
Correct answer(s):
  • Long parallel ridges and valleys are especially noticeable in central Pennsylvania.

What should a student understand about Pennsylvania landforms?

  • Mountain ridges historically influenced travel routes by directing movement through valleys and gaps.
  • Physiographic provinces are political districts created by the state legislature.
  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
  • Pennsylvania has uniform physical geography with little regional variation.
Correct answer(s):
  • Mountain ridges historically influenced travel routes by directing movement through valleys and gaps.

Which statement correctly explains Pennsylvania landforms?

  • Pennsylvania has uniform physical geography with little regional variation.
  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
  • The Allegheny Plateau contains forested uplands and deeply cut valleys.
  • Elevation has no meaningful connection to Pennsylvania climate patterns.
Correct answer(s):
  • The Allegheny Plateau contains forested uplands and deeply cut valleys.

What is the clearest description of Pennsylvania natural resources?

  • Lake Erie has no effect on northwestern Pennsylvania’s weather.
  • Physiographic provinces are political districts created by the state legislature.
  • Coal, oil, natural gas, and timber have all influenced development in parts of Pennsylvania.
  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
Correct answer(s):
  • Coal, oil, natural gas, and timber have all influenced development in parts of Pennsylvania.

What is the best interpretation of Pennsylvania regional geography?

  • Pennsylvania connects the Atlantic seaboard with the Appalachian interior.
  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
  • The Appalachian system lies entirely outside Pennsylvania.
  • Elevation has no meaningful connection to Pennsylvania climate patterns.
Correct answer(s):
  • Pennsylvania connects the Atlantic seaboard with the Appalachian interior.

Which description of Lake Erie is correct?

  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
  • Physiographic provinces are political districts created by the state legislature.
  • Lake Erie has no effect on northwestern Pennsylvania’s weather.
  • Pennsylvania also has a Great Lakes connection through Lake Erie.
Correct answer(s):
  • Pennsylvania also has a Great Lakes connection through Lake Erie.