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SS Unit 1 New York State Geography

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physical map
a map that shows land and water features
features
things that are noticeable about something. Features on the earth include things like mountains, lakes, plains, plateaus, etc.
political map
A map that shows boundaries. Examples are boundaries of countries, cities or states.
relative location
where a place is located in relation to another place
climate
Overall weather in an area over a long period of time
temperate climate
a mild climate without extremes of either cold or heat
The Southeastern part of NY state has a warm temperate climate. Why?
The Atlantic Ocean warms the area
Locations near the equator have what type of climate?
Warm all year
Locations farther from the equator have what type of climate
Places near the north and south poles are cold all year long
Elevation
The height of land above sea level
What happens to temperature as the elevation increases (the higher you go)
The higher you go, the colder it is
Do mountains bring rain?
Yes, as air rises over the mountain, it cools. Clouds form, and it rains. As it moves down the mountain, it warms up and dries out.
Lake-effect snow
Snow created when cold air flows over relatively warm water then over cold land
Lakes and oceans
What
Canada
A country that borders NYS to the north.
States that border NYS to the east
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont
States that border NYS to the south
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
agriculture
the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
How does location affect agriculture?
Locations further south have longer growing seasons. Warmer climates can grow things like fruit. Mountains do not have good soil for growing.
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