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| What are the 4 regions of NJ? |
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1) Appalachian Ridge & Valley
2) Highlands
3) Central Corridor/Piedmont
4) Atlantic Coast Region |
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| a region that lies below the level of the surrounding area |
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| an island that runs parrallel to the coastline |
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| forest of pine, oak, and cedar |
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| nearly level area of land |
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| What is the capital of NJ? |
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| New York, Pennsylvania, and Deleware |
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| What body of water borders NJ to the east? |
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| What is the capital of Monmouth County? |
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| What movie was filmed at Monmouth University? |
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Annie
(the original version of the film) |
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| Which U.S. preident lived at Monmouth University before it became a college? |
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What is the highest peak of the Kittatinny Mountains?
How tall is it? |
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High Point State Park
1,803 ft |
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| In what region are the Kittatinny Mountains? |
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| Appalachian Ridge & Valley |
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| What city was th ecenter for shipping and mining? |
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| What 2 things are the Highlands known for? |
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1) many minerals, such as zinc
2) Recreation: ski areas like Vernon, Lake Hopatcong |
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| What is the Central Corridor/Piedmont region known for? |
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1) Many rivers (Passaic, Hackensack, Raritan)
2) Industry and transportation (port of Elizabeth & Newark) |
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| How far does the Jersey Shore stretch? |
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130 miles
from Sandy Hook to Cape May |
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| What is the Atlantic Coastal Plain region known for? |
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Jersey Shore
Places to visit: Atlantic City, L.B.I, Cape May |
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In which of the 4 regions is our state capital, Trenton?
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| In which of the 4 regions is our town, Tinton Falls? |
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| A navigation circle that points N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW |
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| Who wrote a poem titled "Main Street"? In which region was this author born? |
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Joyce Kilmer
Central Corridor/Piedmont |
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