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What are the states in the Northeast region? |
Maine, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Connecticut
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What is a nor'easter(or northeaster)? |
A nor'easter is a snowstorm that can bring over a foot of snow at a time |
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Was salt taffy invented in the Northeast region? |
Yes, salt taffy was invented in the Northeast region |
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What is the highest point in the Northeast? |
Mount Washington, at 6,288 feet |
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What is a type of fruit grown here mentioned in the packet? |
Cranberries |
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Name some resources of the Northeast |
Granite, marble, and coal |
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What is the capital of New Jersey and New York? |
Trenton and Albany |
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What is aquaculture? |
Aquaculture is the farming of fish |
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Name ONE landmark in the Northeast region mentioned in the packet |
Choices : Washingtion D.C, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Hershey Park, Empire State Building, and Statue of Liberty |
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True/False : Basketball was invented in the Northeast region |
True |
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True/False : The Northeast eat more ice cream than any other region in the United States |
True |
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What cities are in our megapolis? |
Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC. |
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What are the 2 great lakes that border the Northeast region? |
Lake Erie and Lake Ontario |
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What is the temperature like in the Northeast? |
Warm, sunny summers to bitterly cold winter months. |
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What is the longest hiking trail in the Northeast region (and the world)? |
The Appalachian Mountains. |
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What types of dancing do people in the Northeast enjoy? |
Contra and square dancing |
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How long is the Erie Canal? |
363 miles |