Unit 1: Chapter 1 Test Review

the study of Earth and the ways people use it

the natural shapes we see on the surface of the earth

a period of time when Earth was cooler than it is today

massive sheets of ice that covered most of New York during the Ice Age

Glaciers carved many lakes in NY and then the holes were filled with water when the glaciers melted creating the lakes.

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

a valley with very steep rocky sides

a stream or river that flows into a larger river

an arm of the sea

half of Earth

largest land areas on Earth

There are seven:

North America

South America

Asia

Europe

Australia

Africa

Antarctica

an area with features that make it different from other areas

features of land, such as mountains and rivers

something built by humans, such as a city

a group of peoples way of life

Name 3 types of landforms found in New York?

plain

hill

valley

What is one type of landform not found in New

York?

desert

What helped to shape New York’s landforms?

glaciers

How were many of New York’s lakes formed?

They were carved by glaciers and filled with water from the melting ice.

In which country is New York located?

United States of America

On which continent is New York located?

North America

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

Northeast

How did glaciers help carve the land of New York?

by carving valleys, form rivers, and lakes

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.