What is the longest river in New York State?
The Hudson River
How long is the Hudson River?
300 Miles Long
Why is the Hudson River like a very old highway?
The Hudson River is one of the transportation routes that people have used for thousands of years.
Why can big ships sail on the Hudson River?
It is deep and wide enough for big ships to sail on it.
What does transportation mean?
Moving goods or people from one place to another.
What group of people used the Hudson River to transport goods to trade with one another?
Native Americans
What is the name of the beginning of a river?
source
Where is the source of the Hudson River?
Indian Pass high in the Adirondacks.
What happens to the Hudson River as it travels south?
It grows wider and deeper.
What are smaller rivers and streams that flow into larger rivers called?
tributaries
What is the largest tributary of the Hudson River?
The Mohawk River
At what point on the Hudson River is it deep enough for large ships to navigate on it?
After the Mohawk River...at Albany.
What is the end of a river called?
Mouth
Where is the mouth of the Hudson River?
The Atlantic Ocean...New York Bay
What river in New York State is only about 35 miles long?
Niagara River
What is the source of the Niagara River?
Lake Erie
