Question

study guide: geography of connecticut & native americans
be able to identify the following features/locations on the map of ct:
connecticut map:
major bodies of water:
long island sound
connecticut river
housatonic river
major landforms/regions:s
taconic mountain range
n.western upland
n.eastern highlands
ct central valley
coastal plains/lowlands
gold coast
major cities:
bridgeport
west haven
new haven
mystic
what should i be prepared to know or explain?
geography
connecticut:

• how was connecticut formed millions of years ago?
• what significant features did the ice age & glaciers create in and around ct?
• what type of climate does connecticut have?
• what does connecticuts name mean?
• what are the major natural resources in connecticut?

Explanation:

Connecticut's geography study includes its formation, features created by ice - age and glaciers, climate, meaning of its name, and natural resources. Major bodies of water, landforms, and cities also need to be identified.

Answer:

1. Connecticut was formed through geological processes over millions of years, including tectonic activity and sedimentation.
2. The Ice Age and glaciers in and around Connecticut created features such as moraines, outwash plains, and glacial lakes.
3. Connecticut has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers.
4. The name "Connecticut" is derived from an Algonquian - language word meaning "long tidal river."
5. Major natural resources in Connecticut include forests, granite, and some water resources.
6. Major bodies of water: Long Island Sound, Connecticut River, Housatonic River.
7. Major landforms/regions: Taconic Mountain Range, N. Western Upland, N. Eastern Highlands, CT Central Valley, Coastal Plains/lowlands, Gold Coast.
8. Major cities: Bridgeport, West Haven, New Haven, Mystic.