Geography of Indiana
Physical Regions of Indiana
Climate and Wildlife of Indiana
People and Resources of Indiana
People of Indiana/ Famous Hoosiers
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What is the name of the United States region that Indiana is located in?
The Midwest
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What shaped Indiana's physical regions?
Glaciers
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What kind of climate does Indiana have?
Temperate
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What is a natural resource?
Resource found in nature. Something found in nature that people use.
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What is an immigrant?
Someone who comes to America from another country.
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What are the four states that border Indiana?
Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois
200
How did the glaciers affect Indiana?
They moved soil, created the plains and hills, dropped till in the soil to create fertile land, and created lakes, streams and rivers.
200
What does temperate mean?
The are is neither very hot all year nor is it very cold all year. The seasons change.
200
What is agriculture and why is it important to Indiana?
Agriculture is farming. It is important because it is a great source of money for the state and people need crops to survive.
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How do people celebrate their heritage here in our community?
Festivals and celebrations
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What are some of the physical features we find in Indiana?
Plains, fertile soil, rivers, lakes, lowlands
300
What are the three regions of Indiana?
Northern Moraine and Lake Region Central Till Plain Region Southern Hills and Lowlands Region
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What is a drought?
Long period of time with little or no precipitation.
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How have people of Indiana modified or changed the land of Indiana to suit there needs?
Leveling of hills for farmland, putting in railroad tracks and paved roads, building canals and dams to supply water to farmers.
300
What are some cultures found in Indiana?
Mexican, Irish, European, Scottish, Italian, German,
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What is the capital of Indiana and what major river (bonus point) runs through the city?
Indianapolis, White River
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What is the lithosphere of earth? What makes up the lithosphere?

Soil and Rocks

400

What types of precipitation does Indiana receive throughout the year?

Snow, rain, sleet (sleet is not needed for correct answer, just snow and rain)

400
What does it mean when someone lives in a rural place?
They live in the country, or far from a big city.
400

What is a culture?

Customs or beliefs.

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Name three cities (Northerns Indiana, Central Indiana, and Southern Indiana)
Gary (North) Bloomington (Central) Indy (Central), Evansville (south)
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What is elevation?

The height a place is above sea level.

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What is the earth's hydrosphere?
system of water, below, on or above earth's surface
500
What is a suburb?
Smaller community or town near a large city.
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What is population density?
The amount of people in one area, usually one square mile.
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