Vocabulary
What is geography?
Geography is the study of land, water, plants, animals and people of a place.
What continent and country is Wisconsin located?
Country- U.S.A.
List three different landforms.
These could include: mountain, river, lake, harbor, peninsula, plateau, marsh, bay, bluff, and island.
First, there were Paleo People. Then, there were Archaic People. Last, there were Mound Builders.
This land region is covered with forests, mostly made up of pine trees. What am I?
Northern Highlands
What is climate?
Climate is the weather of a place over a long time.
Give an example of exact and relative location of your house.
Exact location would be the address. Relative location would be landmarks.
There are five land regions of Wisconsin. Which region do we live in?
Eastern Ridges and Lowlands
nomads or nomadic
This land region is a strip of lakeshore in the northern part of Wisconsin. It is cut by streams coming down from the highlands. What am I?
Lake Superior Lowlands
Draw a picture of latitude lines. Fill in the blank: Latitude lines are the distance __________ or __________ of the equator measured along the prime meridian.
north or south
Some examples are: mammoths, mastodons, deer, caribou, camels, bison, horses and saber-toothed tigers.
How do people change the land?
People need places to live and work. They need lumber from trees and minerals from the ground. They need roads and bridges over rivers. Sometimes, if people are not careful, they can harm the air and land. Their factories and cars can pollute the water and the air. Logging companies can cut too many trees.
Why were animals important to the Archaic People?
Archaic People used the whole animal for survival. The flesh was used as food. Hides were made into clothing, moccasins, blankets, and bags. Bones and antlers were used for tools. Claws and teeth were sometimes made into necklaces.
Madison resides in this land region. Milwaukee, Racine and Green Bay are also here. This is the richest agricultural region in the state. What am I?
Eastern Ridges and Lowlands
Draw a picture of longitude lines. Fill in the blank: Longitude lines are the distance measured by _____ or _______ from the prime meridian.
east or west
Where did glaciers come from?
Glaciers formed in northern Canada. As the air got colder and colder, the ice got thicker. The weight of the glaciers caused them to move slowly over the land.
What four things make our climate what it is?
They are: (1) distance from the equator, (2) elevation, (3) nearness to large bodies of water and (4) location on the land.
Why were mounds important to the Mound Builders (three uses)?
Mounds were important because (1) they were used for religious ceremonies, (2) protected the people from other groups and wild animals, and (3) buried the dead.
This land region was never covered by Ice Age glaciers. It has high rocky ridges and narrow valleys. In the fall, the yellow oaks and red maple trees are beautiful. What am I?
Western Upland
What is the difference between an archaeologist and an artifact?
An archaeologist is a scientist who studies artifacts. Artifacts are objects made by people who lived long ago.
How did glaciers change the land?
Glaciers melted and then came back which brought more soil. They also pushed mounds of earth in front of them. The melted ice left high worm-like ridges.
What is the difference between coniferous and deciduous trees?
Coniferous trees stay green all year like pine trees. Deciduous trees' leaves change color and fall off in the fall.
Why were bands important to Native Americans?
This land region curves around the center of the state. It has rich soil that makes it an ideal place for farming. What am I?
Central Plain