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PA History Ch. 1

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What is the word for a lowland area such as a marshy or swampy place that holds moisture? Wetlands
The Piedmont region of PA begins near which city? Philadelphia
The Allegheny and Monongahela rivers form into what other major river? Ohio
What form of power is created by turning water power into electricity? Hydro electric
What ridge parallels the Blue Mountains and reaches 2,200 feet in elevation? Tuscarora
What region is an area of flat land that stretches from the Eastern coasts of New York to Florida? Atlantic Coastal Plain
What highland area is located on the western side of the Allegheny Mountains? Laurel Highlands
What is the term used to describe these three valleys? The Cumberland, Lebanon, and Lehigh valleys. The Great Valley
What is a geographic area or region into which all the creeks and tributaries flow into a larger river? Watershed
What river is the second major river system that flows south through our state? Susquehanna
Mount Davis is located in the southern region of what county? Somerset
What high elevation region covers about 60% of PA? Allegheny Plateau
What mountain ridge extends from Chambersburg to the New Jersey border? Blue Ridge
What mountain range stretches from the Maryland border to Lock Haven? Allegheny
PA is the fourth largest producer of what natural resource? Coal
What are raw materials used to produce products or finished goods? Natural Resources
The richest soil in Pa is located in which region? Piedmont
What resource is made up of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter? Loam
What does the word “Sylvania” mean? Woods
Who was the founder of our state? William Penn
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