Geography
How many continents are there?
7
How many states are in the United States?
50
Which direction does the Red River flow?
North
A large area of grassland that is mostly flat is called what?
Prairie
What is the major river in the Missouri plateau?
Missouri river
What are the imaginary lines that are shown on maps to help find locations?
Latitude and Longitude
Which state borders North Dakota on the south?
South Dakota
What is the lowest region in North Dakota?
Red river valley
What is the largest natural lake in North Dakota?
Devils Lake
What is the highest region in North dakota?
Missouri Plateau
What countries are found on the continent of North America?
Canada, The United States, and Mexico
Which state borders North Dakota on the east?
Minnesota
What is the main industry in red river valley?
Farming because it has rich soil
What is the second highest region in North Dakota?
Drift Prairie
What is the major industry in Missouri plateau?
Ranch
Where on the continent is North Dakota located?
Center of the continent
Which state borders North Dakota to the west?
Montana
What is the ancient lake that existed 12,000 years ago that was formed when glaciers blocked the Red River?
Lake Agassiz
What are the 3 major rivers in the Drift Prairie?
James, Sheyenne, Mouse
What do you call the area with cliffs, hills, buttes, and plateaus that look as if they have been painted with many shades of red, yellow, brown, black, and green?
The Badlands
How does North Dakota rank in size among the states in America?
It ranks 17th.
North Dakota is bordered on the east, south, and west by other states, but no state borders North Dakota on the north. Why?
Because Canada is found north and is another country and not a state.
What is the nickname of Red River Valley?
The bread basket of the world
Give at least two main crops that are planted in the Drift prairie region.
wheat, barley, flax, sunflowers, canola, and soybeans.
The Missouri river carries so much sand and silt that is why it's nickname is __________.
The Big muddy