What is something found in nature that people can use?
A Natural Resource
How many regions of New York State are there?
9 Regions
What region in NYS do we live in?
North Country Region
What is the North Country Region known as?
The foothills of the Adirondacks.
What is one thing Central New York Region is known for?
Fresh produce & recreational activities
What formed the Finger Lakes from streams into long, thin, very deep lakes?
Glaciers
When Lake Erie and Lake Ontario meet what do they form?
Niagara Falls
What kind of land covers most of Western New York region?
Mostly flat land
What is a major part of the economy of the Southern Tier Region?
Agriculture/Farming
What major city is in the Capital District Region?
Albany
Why does the Hudson Valley Region have a long history of farming?
People settled along the Hudson River.
Why is New York City a large trading port?
It is located on one of the world's largest natural harbors.
Long Island stretches out into what ocean?
Atlantic Ocean
What type of resources are found in the environment?
natural resources
What is an example of a natural resource?
forests, minerals (iron & copper), fuels (oil & coal), farming soil
What are the 2 kinds of resources?
renewable & nonrenewable
