New York State Test Prep Social Studies 5 Content

This map shows the boundaries and names of all counties in New York State.

Directions: Check your answers with those below!

1. Would this be considered an example of a physical or political map? Why?
This would be considered a political map, because counties are not physical features.

2. Which county largely makes up Long Island?
Suffolk County makes up most of Long Island

3. Name two counties that either touch Canada or are only separated by a river.Possible answers would be Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, Niagara

4. Name three counties that border a Great Lake and give the name(s) of the Great Lake they border. Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson all border Lake Ontario. Erie and Chautaugua both border Lake Erie.

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