Highlands

The highlands region is located where?

The highlands are located southeast of the Appalachian Ridge and Valley

Describe the Highlands.

The highlands region lies east of the Appalachians. It is full of hills forest and valleys. It is called the highlands because it lies about 1000 feet above sea level.

Franklin was once a very important what kind of town?

A very important zinc mining town in the United States

To summarize the highlands region is a center for what and what?

History and recreation

What is weathering?

In weathering wind and water cause rocks to wear away.

The highlands region has been home to many important what?

Industries

The New England upland extends to which states?

It extends to the northeast into New York and the Southwest into Pennsylvania

The city of Dover in Morris County was a center for what?

It was a center for mining and shipping of iron from the 1700s to the early 1900s

The Franklin Ogdensburg area has many what?

Minerals

The hilly land in the highlands region is part of a larger area called what?

New England Upland

What is erosion?

Parts of worn away rock are carried by wind and water from place to place during erosion

Name what has changed the New Jersey Highlands over many years

Process of weathering and erosion have change the New Jersey Highlands over many years

The highlands is also a center for what?

Recreation

What is sea level?

Sea level is land that is level with the surface of the ocean.

Are there many valleys that passes through the Highlands? If so name them.

There are many valleys the pass-through the highlands such as the Musconetcong River Valley. Many farms, dairies, towns, and cities are found here.

Name or two areas that are popular spots for winter activities

Vernon Township ski town is such is mountain creek and hidden Valley are popular spots for winter activities

Lake Hopatcong attracts what type of visitors?

Visitors who wish to boat, fish or swim

Are there large lakes and rivers in the Highlands? If so name three

Yes there are large lakes and rivers such as Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, and Musconetcong River

What are ridges?

long narrow chains of hills that cover the landscape in the highlands