McGraw-Hill Mathematics 2003  
New York
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Chapter 1: The Land of New York

Step 1. Questions

Students demonstrate an understanding about New York’s land and its uses. Students will also find out how New York’s land is being used today.

Research the geographic features that define places and regions in New York. Here are some questions to guide your research:
  • What is the longitude and latitude for the state of New York?
  • How many regions does the state of New York have?
  • What states border New York?
  • How large is New York?
  • Are there any states larger than New York?
  • How do landforms affect the climate of a region?
  • What is the climate of New York?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read an encyclopedia, or look at an atlas. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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New York Geography: NETSTATE
Find out the longitude and latitude of New York. Find out what states border New York. Find the exact center of the state! Scroll down the page and read about the different regions. Which region do you live in?
Take Notes:



New York: City Data
Find your city in New York, and click on the link to learn more about your home town. Find out the population size, geographic details, employment rates and more.
Take Notes:



The Climate of New York
Find out more information about the climate of New York. Find out how landforms affect the climate of New York’s regions. On average, how much snow falls on New York each year?
Take Notes:



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