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Pennsylvania State Facts

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Quizzes in Pennsylvania State Facts for Grade 8

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.

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The U.S. Census Bureau's regional classification and physical-geography classifications answer different kinds of questions.

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.

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Pennsylvania's physiographic regions influenced settlement patterns by shaping transportation routes, farming areas, and access to natural resources.

U.S. Economy

Which statement best describes Pennsylvania geography and economy?

Service industries have little role in Pennsylvania’s current economy.
Appalachian geology helped shape Pennsylvania’s coal and natural gas industries.
Employment and GDP measure exactly the same economic activity.
Pennsylvania’s modern economy depends almost entirely on coal and steel.

Correct answer(s):

Appalachian geology helped shape Pennsylvania's coal and natural gas industries.