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Pennsylvania’s Features

Explore the rich geological features and wildlife of Pennsylvania. This chapter highlights the unique characteristics of the state’s plains, mountain ridges, and plateaus, including the Allegheny and Pocono Valleys. Discover deep gorges and serene glens, alongside our vital river systems such as the Susquehanna and Delaware. Learn about Pennsylvania's diverse flora, including oak and pine forests, as well as the state tree (Hemlock) and state flower (Mountain Laurel). Meet the state's wildlife, featuring the black bear, whitetail deer, and ruffed grouse, among others.

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Pennsylvania’s Features

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  1. Pennsylvania’s Features Chapter 1 Lesson 2

  2. Plains • Low, flat, level land

  3. Mountain Ridges • Long stretches of land that rise steeply above the surrounding land • Part of the Appalachian Mountain chain • Allegheny, Pocono

  4. Valleys • Long, somewhat level land, located between mountains and hills • Our school is located in the Lackawanna Valley.

  5. Plateau • Land that is higher than the surrounding land, but mostly flat on top • Our state’s plateau is so big that it has other land features on top of it.

  6. Gorges • Deep, narrow passages through the land with steep rocky sides

  7. Glens • Narrow valleys will water running through them

  8. River System • Smaller rivers that run into larger rivers • Susquehanna, Delaware, and Ohio

  9. Plants • Forests: oak, hickory, beech, pine, etc. • Hemlock- our state tree • Mountain Laurel- our state flower

  10. Animals • Black bears • Raccoons • Foxes • Turkeys • Bobcats • Whitetail deer- our state animal • Ruffed grouse- our state bird

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