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Pennsylvania Chpt1
land and water of Pennsylvania
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Elevation | the height of a landform above sea level |
| Region | an area of land that has one or more features in common |
| Climate | the weather (temperature and rainfall) of an area over a long period of time |
| Landform | a certain type of land, such as a mountain or a valley |
| What type of climate does Pennsylvania have? | continental climate- warm summers and cold winters |
| Is Pennsylvania's climate the same throughout the state? | No, the climate varies as you move throughout the state. |
| What sub-region is Pennsylvania located in? | Mid-Atlantic |
| What landforms can you find in Pennsylvania? | mountains, valleys, plateaus, plains |
| Name factors that affect Pennsylvania's climate | elevation, location within the state, the ocean |
| Use your Pennsylvania map to study the locations of the cities, rivers, lakes, and Mt. Davis | *See the map |
| What states border Pennsylvania? | New York, Ohio, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey |