Review Game. STUDY GUIDE PA Geography Review Game. STUDY GUIDE
1Q. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Pennsylvania? A. Delaware B. Susquehanna C. Erie D. Juniata
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CORRECT! 1A. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Pennsylvania? A. Delaware B. Susquehanna C. Erie D. Juniata
2Q. What is the name of the most prominent of the mountains in Pennsylvania? A. Blue B. Rocky C. Allegheny D. Pocono
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CORRECT! 2A. What is the name of the most prominent of the mountains in Pennsylvania? A. Blue B. Rocky C. Allegheny D. Pocono
3Q. Name the 3 largest cities in PA in order from largest to smallest: A. Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh B. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg C. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie D. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie
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CORRECT! 3A. Name the 3 largest cities in PA in order from largest to smallest: A. Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh B. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg C. Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie D. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie
4Q. National Forest located in PA: A. Allegheny National Forest B. Appalachian National Forest C. Shawnee State Forest D. Buchannan State Forest
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CORRECT! 4A.National Forest located in PA: A. Allegheny National Forest B. Appalachian National Forest C. Shawnee State Forest D. Buchannan State Forest
5Q. In Western PA this is one of the largest human-made lakes in PA? A. Kinuza Dam B. Pymatuning Reservoir C. Raystown Lake D.Youghiogheny Reservoir
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CORRECT! 5A. In Western PA this is one of the largest human-made lakes in PA? A. Kinuza Dam B. Pymatuning Reservoir C. Raystown Lake D.Youghiogheny Reservoir
6Q.Pittsburgh is known for its three rivers. What are the three rivers? A. Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny B. Youghiogheny, Ohio, Susquehanna C. Allegheny, Ohio, Susquehanna D. Allegheny, Monongahela, Susquehanna
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CORRECT! 6A. Pittsburgh is known for its three rivers. What are the three rivers? A. Ohio, Monongahela, Allegheny B. Youghiogheny, Ohio, Susquehanna C. Allegheny, Ohio, Susquehanna D. Allegheny, Monongahela, Susquehanna
7Q. River that flows through the entire central part of PA? A. Susquehanna B. Monongahela C. Ohio D. Allegheny
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CORRECT! 7A. River that flows through the entire central part of PA? A. Susquehanna B. Monongahela C. Ohio D. Allegheny
8Q. The Susquehanna River empties into what bay? A. San Francisco B. Chesapeake C. Potomac D. Atlantic
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CORRECT! 8A The Susquehanna River empties into what bay? A. San Francisco B. Chesapeake C. Potomac D. Atlantic
9Q. Mountains located in northeast PA A. Potomac B. Pocono C. Allegheny D. Tuscarora
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CORRECT! 9A. Mountains located in northeast PA A. Potomac B. Pocono C. Allegheny D. Tuscarora
10Q. Borders of PA A. Ohio B. Delaware C. New Jersey D. New York E. West Virginia F. Maryland G. Lake Erie
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CORRECT! 10A. Borders of PA A. Ohio B. Delaware C. New Jersey D. New York E. West Virginia F. Maryland G. Lake Erie
11Q. Borders of PA A. Ohio B. Delaware C. New Jersey D. New York E. West Virginia F. Maryland G. Lake Erie
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CORRECT! 11A. Borders of PA A. Ohio B. Delaware C. New Jersey D. New York E. West Virginia F. Maryland G. Lake Erie
12Q. Borders of PA A. Ohio B. Delaware C. New Jersey D. New York E. West Virginia F. Maryland G. Lake Erie
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CORRECT! 12A. Borders of PA A. Ohio B. Delaware C. New Jersey D. New York E. West Virginia F. Maryland G. Lake Erie
13Q. Borders of PA A. Ohio B. Delaware C. New Jersey D. New York E. West Virginia F. Maryland G. Lake Erie
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CORRECT! 13A. Borders of PA A. Ohio B. Delaware C. New Jersey D. New York E. West Virginia F. Maryland G. Lake Erie
PRE-TEST
Pennsylvania Geography 1Q. Which of the following divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres? North Pole South Pole Equator Prime meridian
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CORRECT! 1A. Which of the following divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres? North Pole South Pole Equator Prime meridian
Pennsylvania Geography 2Q. On which hemisphere is Pennsylvania located? Southern and eastern Eastern and northern Southern and western Northern and western
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CORRECT! 2. On which hemisphere is Pennsylvania located? Southern and eastern Eastern and northern Southern and western Northern and western
Pennsylvania Geography 3Q. In which region of the United States is PA located? Northeast Southeast Southwest Northwest
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CORRECT! 3A. In which region of the United States is PA located? Northeast Southeast Southwest Northwest
Pennsylvania Geography 4Q. Imaginary lines that measure distance east and west of the prime meridian are called Lines of latitude Lines of longitude Parallels Degrees
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CORRECT! 4A. Imaginary lines that measure distance east and west of the prime meridian are called Lines of latitude Lines of longitude Parallels Degrees
Pennsylvania Geography 6Q. Which state is north of Pennsylvania? New Jersey West Virginia New York Ohio
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CORRECT! 6A. Which state is north of Pennsylvania? New Jersey West Virginia New York Ohio
Pennsylvania Geography 7Q. In which part of the state is the Piedmont Plateau? Northwest Central Southeast Northeast
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CORRECT! 7A. In which part of the state is the Piedmont Plateau? Northwest Central Southeast Northeast
Pennsylvania Geography 8Q. The natural feature that forms the northwest border of Pennsylvania is Lake Erie Atlantic Ocean Appalachian Mountains Allegheny National Forest
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CORRECT! 8A.The natural feature that forms the northwest border of Pennsylvania is Lake Erie Atlantic Ocean Appalachian Mountains Allegheny National Forest
Pennsylvania Geography 9Q. Which of the following is an example of a natural feature? State highway River County boundary City
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CORRECT! 9A. Which of the following is an example of a natural feature? State highway River County boundary City
Pennsylvania Geography 10Q. Which of the following is not one of the three main river systems in Pennsylvania? Lehigh Allegheny Susquehanna Delaware
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CORRECT! 10A. Which of the following is not one of the three main river systems in Pennsylvania? Lehigh Allegheny Susquehanna Delaware
Pennsylvania Geography 11Q. Imaginary lines that measure distance north and south of the equator are called Lines of latitude Lines of longitude Meridians Degrees
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CORRECT! 11A. Imaginary lines that measure distance north and south of the equator are called Lines of latitude Lines of longitude Meridians Degrees
Pennsylvania Geography 13Q. Which of the following divides Earth into eastern and western hemispheres? North Pole South Pole Equator Prime meridian
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CORRECT! 13A. Which of the following divides Earth into eastern and western hemispheres? North Pole South Pole Equator Prime meridian
Pennsylvania Geography 16Q. Which of the following describes Pennsylvania’s position in the United States? Northeast Central plains Northwest South
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CORRECT! 16A. Which of the following describes Pennsylvania’s position in the United States? Northeast Central plains Northwest South
Pennsylvania Geography 18Q. Which of Pennsylvania’s land regions covers most of the state? Lake Erie Plain Allegheny Plateau Ridge and Valley Region Piedmont
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CORRECT! 18A. Which of Pennsylvania’s land regions covers most of the state? Lake Erie Plain Allegheny Plateau Ridge and Valley Region Piedmont
Pennsylvania Geography 20Q. Which of the following is not one of Pennsylvania’s largest urbanized areas? Pittsburgh Philadelphia Harrisburg Johnstown
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CORRECT! 20A. Which of the following is not one of Pennsylvania’s largest urbanized areas? Pittsburgh Philadelphia Harrisburg Johnstown
Pennsylvania Geography 22Q. Define Grid A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. space is equal to so many actual miles C. a natural feature on the earth’s surface D. an area that shares a common feature throughout
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CORRECT! A. a system of lines drawn on a map 22A. Define Grid A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. space is equal to so many actual miles C. a natural feature on the earth’s surface D. an area that shares a common feature throughout
Pennsylvania Geography 23Q. Define map scale A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. space is equal to so many actual miles C. a natural feature on the earth’s surface D. an area that shares a common feature throughout
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CORRECT! 23A. Define map scale A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. space is equal to so many actual miles C. a natural feature on the earth’s surface D. an area that shares a common feature throughout
Pennsylvania Geography 24Q. Define LAND FORMS A. space is equal to so many actual miles B. a natural feature on the earth’s surface C. an area that shares a common feature throughout D. a flat stretch of land
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CORRECT! 24A. Define LAND FORMS A. space is equal to so many actual miles B. a natural feature on the earth’s surface C. an area that shares a common feature throughout D. a flat stretch of land
Pennsylvania Geography 25Q. Define REGION A. a flat stretch of land B. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains C. a large high plain D. an area that shares a common feature throughout
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CORRECT! 25A. Define REGION A. a flat stretch of land B. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains C. a large high plain D. an area that shares a common feature throughout
Pennsylvania Geography 26Q. Define PLAIN A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. a natural feature on the earth’s surface C. a flat stretch of land D. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains
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CORRECT! 26A. Define PLAIN A. a system of lines drawn on a map B. a natural feature on the earth’s surface C. a flat stretch of land D. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains
Pennsylvania Geography 27Q. Define RIDGE A. an area that shares a common feature throughout B. a flat stretch of land C. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains D. a large high plain
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CORRECT! 27A. Define RIDGE A. an area that shares a common feature throughout B. a flat stretch of land C. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains D. a large high plain
Pennsylvania Geography 27Q. Define PLATEAU A. an area that shares a common feature throughout B. a flat stretch of land C. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains D. a large high plain
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CORRECT! 27A. Define PLATEAU A. an area that shares a common feature throughout B. a flat stretch of land C. a long, narrow chain of hills or mountains D. a large high plain
Pennsylvania Geography 28Q A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain
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CORRECT! 28A A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain
Pennsylvania Geography 29Q A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain
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CORRECT! 29A A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain
Pennsylvania Geography 30Q A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain
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CORRECT! 30A A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain
Pennsylvania Geography 31Q A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain
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CORRECT! 31A A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain
Pennsylvania Geography 32Q A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain
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CORRECT! 32A A. Allegheny Plateau B. Ridge & Valley C. Piedmont D. Atlantic coastal plain E. Erie plain
33 Q. What was the name of the architectural feature overhang of the German barn? A. Forebay B. Overhang C. Hay loft D. Backbay
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CORRECT! 33 A. What was the name of the architectural feature overhang of the German barn? A. Forebay B. Overhang C. Hay loft D. Backbay
34Q.How was Lancaster different from Philadelphia? A. It was not laid in a grid pattern, but built topsy B. It was not on a deep water port, but a smaller river. C. Market town dependent entirely on network of roads. D. Market town that was built in a straight line instead of a square
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CORRECT! 34A.How was Lancaster different from Philadelphia? A. It was not laid in a grid pattern, but built topsy B. It was not on a deep water port, but a smaller river. C. Market town dependent entirely on network of roads. D. Market town that was built in a straight line instead of a square
35Q. During the Industrial Period of the mid-19th century, what was the cheap fuel? A. Natural Gas B. Coal C. Oil D. Electric
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CORRECT! 35A. During the Industrial Period of the mid-19th century, what was the cheap fuel? A. Natural Gas B. Coal C. Oil D. Electric
36Q. What did Edwin Drake find in Titusville in 1859? A. Gold B. Nichol C. Oil D. Coal
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CORRECT! 36A. What did Edwin Drake find in Titusville in 1859? A. Gold B. Nichol C. Oil D. Coal
37Q. What made the canal system obsolete within twenty years? A. Trains B. Automobiles C. Steamboats D. Floods
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CORRECT! 37Q. What made the canal system obsolete within twenty years? A. Trains B. Automobiles C. Steamboats D. Floods
38 Q. What made the railway system obsolete? A. Canals B. Steamboats C. Automobile D. Trolleys
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CORRECT! 38A. What made the railway system obsolete? A. Canals B. Steamboats C. Automobile D. Trolleys
39Q. What was the name of the 1st long distance limited highway in the country? A. Rt. 66 B. I-99 C. PA 6-500 D. PA Turnpike
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CORRECT! 39A. What was the name of the 1st long distance limited highway in the country? A. Rt. 66 B. I-99 C. PA 6-500 D. PA Turnpike
40Q. What type of coal was found in large deposits in Western Pennsylvania? This was also the foundation for the iron and steel industries. A. Anthracite coal B. Bituminous coal C. Aphrodite coal D. Semi-Bituminous coal
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CORRECT! 40A. What type of coal was found in large deposits in Western Pennsylvania? This was also the foundation for the iron and steel industries. A. Anthracite coal B. Bituminous coal C. Aphrodite coal D. Semi-Bituminous coal
41Q. Explain how a Beehive coke furnace works?
CORRECT! 41Q. Explain how a Beehive coke furnace works? To make coal into coke—this is essential for making iron and steel. Put coal in from top, seal off front of oven, burn coal with little oxygen for about 3 days. This burned off sulphur, water, and gas and makes a hard rock of carbon, which was coke