Define
What is the study of earth, people, animals, plants?
Geography
Give an example of a renewable resource
Wind
What major river runs east through Nebraska?
Platte River
What is natural process of wearing away by wind, water, and other animals?
Erosion
Describe a rural area
Lots of farms and open spaces, small towns, homes, schools, churches, spread out
What major river runs north and south? How many counties to it run through?
The Missouri River
15 counties
What is the weather of a place over a long period of time?
Climate
Why is J Sterling Morton important to Nebraska History?
He encouraged people to plant trees
Describe the Sandhills
Covers much of Nebraska, grasses hold ground in place, ranching is important
How was the Platte River helped shape Nebraska?
Through erosion and deposition. Erosion carries sand and soil away.
Give an example of deposition
The Platte River leaves soil and sand behind to make sandbars.
How do Nebraska wetland areas compare to other types of vegetation zones? Why are they important to Nebraska?
Wetlands store rainwater and melted snow. They are excellent habitats for birds.