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Pennsylvania Geography

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United States of America

What should a student understand about Lehigh Valley?

  • Lake Erie has no effect on northwestern Pennsylvania’s weather.
  • The Lehigh Valley and anthracite regions were major parts of Pennsylvania’s industrial geography.
  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
  • The Appalachian system lies entirely outside Pennsylvania.
Correct answer(s):
  • The Lehigh Valley and anthracite regions were major parts of Pennsylvania's industrial geography.
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United States of America

Which explanation best fits Philadelphia and Pittsburgh?

  • Elevation has no meaningful connection to Pennsylvania climate patterns.
  • Lake Erie has no effect on northwestern Pennsylvania’s weather.
  • Physiographic provinces are political districts created by the state legislature.
  • Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are important centers of higher education, medicine, engineering, and scientific research.
Correct answer(s):
  • Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are important centers of higher education, medicine, engineering, and scientific research.
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United States of America

Which conclusion about Pittsburgh is supported?

  • The Appalachian system lies entirely outside Pennsylvania.
  • Elevation has no meaningful connection to Pennsylvania climate patterns.
  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
  • Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, and Temple University are major higher-education institutions in the state.
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  • Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University, and Temple University are major higher-education institutions in the state.
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Geography of the United States

Which explanation best fits Susquehanna River?

  • Physiographic provinces are political districts created by the state legislature.
  • The Susquehanna River links much of central Pennsylvania to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
  • The Appalachian system lies entirely outside Pennsylvania.
Correct answer(s):
  • The Susquehanna River links much of central Pennsylvania to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Geography of the United States

Which conclusion about Ohio River system is supported?

  • The Appalachian system lies entirely outside Pennsylvania.
  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
  • Pennsylvania has uniform physical geography with little regional variation.
  • The Allegheny-Monongahela-Ohio river system connects western Pennsylvania with the Ohio and Mississippi river systems.
Correct answer(s):
  • The Allegheny-Monongahela-Ohio river system connects western Pennsylvania with the Ohio and Mississippi river systems.
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Geography of the United States

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.
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  • Pennsylvania can be described as Northeastern, Middle Atlantic, Appalachian, and Great Lakes-connected depending on the geographic framework being used.
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Geography of the United States

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.
Correct answer(s):
  • The U.S. Census Bureau's regional classification and physical-geography classifications answer different kinds of questions.
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Geography of the United States

What is the clearest description of Pennsylvania geography and settlement?

  • Physiographic provinces are political districts created by the state legislature.
  • All Pennsylvania rivers drain through the same watershed.
  • Pennsylvania’s physiographic regions influenced settlement patterns by shaping transportation routes, farming areas, and access to natural resources.
  • Lake Erie has no effect on northwestern Pennsylvania’s weather.
Correct answer(s):
  • Pennsylvania's physiographic regions influenced settlement patterns by shaping transportation routes, farming areas, and access to natural resources.
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Geography of the United States

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.
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Geography of the United States

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.
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Geography of the United States

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.
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Geography of the United States

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.
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United States of America

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.
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  • Coal, oil, natural gas, and timber have all influenced development in parts of Pennsylvania.
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Geography of the United States

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.
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Geography of the United States

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.
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Geography of the United States

Which statement about Central Lowlands is correct?

  • Central Lowlands is a Great Lake bordering Pennsylvania.
  • Central Lowlands is Pennsylvania’s capital city.
  • Central Lowlands is one of Pennsylvania’s six physiographic provinces.
  • Central Lowlands is one of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
Correct answer(s):
  • Central Lowlands is one of Pennsylvania's six physiographic provinces.
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Geography of the United States

Is Appalachian Plateaus an official Pennsylvania physiographic province?

  • Appalachian Plateaus is one of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
  • Appalachian Plateaus is one of Pennsylvania’s six physiographic provinces.
  • Appalachian Plateaus is a Great Lake bordering Pennsylvania.
  • Appalachian Plateaus is Pennsylvania’s capital city.
Correct answer(s):
  • Appalachian Plateaus is one of Pennsylvania's six physiographic provinces.
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Geography of the United States

Which statement about Ridge and Valley is correct?

  • Ridge and Valley is one of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
  • Ridge and Valley is a Great Lake bordering Pennsylvania.
  • Ridge and Valley is Pennsylvania’s capital city.
  • Ridge and Valley is one of Pennsylvania’s six physiographic provinces.
Correct answer(s):
  • Ridge and Valley is one of Pennsylvania's six physiographic provinces.
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