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What is the name of the western New York lakes that were carved by glaciers?
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the Finger Lakes
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Which agent of erosion was primarily responsible for forming the long U-shaped valleys in the Finger Lakes region of New York State?
ICE in the form of glaciers.
How did glaciers change the land in New York?
it was all water and rocks and themn when it melted all the came out and formed a lake
What are some geographical features of new york?
The Finger Lakes are distinctly-shaped lakes located in upstate New York that were formed by glaciers. Two major rivers in New York would be the St. Lawrence River and the Hudson River. Three mountain ranges run through New York: the Adirondacks, the Appalachian Mountains, and the Catskills.
What are the natural resources of western?
The Natural Resources of western New York State are abundant. There are rivers, Niagara falls, mountains, lakes, forests, and estuaries.
Why are they called the Finger Lakes?
Because they are long and narrow - just like fingers.The lakes are valleys that were carved out by glaciers, during the last ice age. It is one of the most beautiful regions of New York State. Looking down on them from above (like from Google Earth or on a map) they look like the fingers of a hand.
Where are kettle lakes form?
A kettle lake is a shallow, sediment-filled body of water formed by retreating glaciers or draining flood-waters.
What landform covers western New York?
well there is the Niagara falls the 5 finger lakes and that's all i know
What are some natural resources in New York?
The natural resources of western New York State are abundant. There are rivers, Niagara Falls, mountains, lakes, forests, and estuaries.
Which places never had glaciers?
New York
Name the two largest lakes in new york?
what are the two largest lakes in new york
Is Oneida Lake in New York man made?
No. Oneida Lake is a remnant of Lake Iroquois which was a large prehistoric lake formed when glaciers blocked the current outlet of the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River.
Did glaciers dig out New York bay?
Yes
