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What is geography?
study of land, water, plants, and people
the natural process of wearing away by wind, water, or other elements
erosion
weather of a place over a long period of time
climate
covers much of NE, grasses hold soil down, ranching is important
The Sandhills region
Platt River leaves soil and sand behind to make sandbars is an example of.....
deposition
wind
is a renewable resource
rural areas can be described as.....
lots of farm and open spaces, small towns, homes schools and churches spread out
Who encouraged many people to plant trees in NE?
J Sterling Morton
How has the Platte River helped shape the land of NE?
2-the flowing water erodes material from the bottom
3-it has many channels that change
4-lots of sandbars that look like little islands
Give 2 reasons NE's wetlands are important
2-filters water by trapping pollution
3-excellent habitats for birds
4-good soil for livestock