social studies chapter 4 land and water in the northeast
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Social Studies
Chapter 4
Land and Water in the Northeast
bay• A part of a sea
or lake that cuts into the coastline.
bog• An area of soft, wet, spongy
ground.
glacier• A huge sheet of ice that covers land.
gorge
• A deep, narrow valley, usually with a stream or river.
hydroelectricity
• Is electricity produced by water• http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module17/Hydroelectricity.htm
hydropower
• Is energy produced by capturing the energy of flowing water.
• http://science.howstuffworks.com/hydropower-plant1.htm
inlet•A narrow opening in a coastline
Lighthouse• Towers with bright lights that shine
far out over the water to guide ships.
mineral•A material that was never alive
and is found in the earth.
peninsula• A piece of land almost surrounded
by water, or extending far into the water.
reservoir• A place that holds water
sap• The liquid that circulates through a
plant carrying water and food.
vineyard• Places where grapevines are planted
Niagara Falls• One of the natural wonders of North
America, located between Canada and New York
• http://www.earthcam.com/canada/niagarafalls/
What are the mountains of the Northeast?
• Appalachian Mountain Range, Green Mountains, White Mountains , Catskill Mountains
What bays are located in the Northeast?
• Chesapeake Bay • Delaware Bay• Massachusetts Bay
Know your Northeastern states and capital cities.
• See page 98 of your Social Studies textbook.
• A star on the map stands for the state capital.