1. Unit 1: Chapter 1 Test Review
The Land Of New York
Unit 1: Chapter 1 Test Review

2. the study of Earth and the ways people use it
geography
the study of Earth and the ways people use it

3. the natural shapes we see on the surface of the earth
landforms
the natural shapes we see on the surface of the earth

4. a period of time when Earth was cooler than it is today
Ice Age
a period of time when Earth was cooler than it is today

5. massive sheets of ice that covered most of New York during the Ice Age
glaciers
Glaciers carved many lakes in NY and then the holes were filled with water when the glaciers melted creating the lakes.
massive sheets of ice that covered most of New York during the Ice Age

6. plateaus
a large, mostly flat area of land that rises above the surrounding land

7. a valley with very steep rocky sides
gorge
a valley with very steep rocky sides

8. a stream or river that flows into a larger river
tributary
a stream or river that flows into a larger river

9. estuary
an arm of the sea

10. hemisphere
half of Earth

11. largest land areas on Earth
continents
There are seven:
North America
South America
Asia
Europe
Australia
Africa
Antarctica
largest land areas on Earth

12. an area with features that make it different from other areas
region
an area with features that make it different from other areas

13. features of land, such as mountains and rivers
physical features
features of land, such as mountains and rivers

14. something built by humans, such as a city
human features
something built by humans, such as a city

15. a group of peoples way of life
culture
a group of peoples way of life

16. Name 3 types of landforms found in New York?
plain
valley
hill

17. What is one type of landform not found in New York?
desert

18. What helped to shape New York’s landforms?
glaciers

19. How were many of New York’s lakes formed?
They were carved by glaciers and filled with water from the melting ice.

20. In which country is New York located?
United States of America

21. On which continent is New York located?
North America

22. In which region of the United States is New York located?
Northeast

23. How did glaciers help carve the land of New York?
by carving valleys, form rivers, and lakes

24. New York has a variety of landforms.
Give 4 details that support the following statement.
New York has a variety of landforms.
New York has two mountain ranges.
There are many hills and valleys all over the state.
Plains can be found all over the shores of the Great Lakes.
The Appalachian Plateau covers most of southern New York.