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Geography is
A. The study of earth, people, animals, plants
B. Weather
C. Animals
A. The study of earth, people, animals, plants
Give an example if a renewable resource
wind
What major river runs east through Nebraska?
A. Platte River
B. Missouri River
C. Ohio River
A. Platte River
Erosion is
A. Weather of a place
B. Natural Process of wearing away by wind, water, and other animals
C. A volcano
B. Natural Process of wearing away by wind, water, and other animals
Describe rural areas
Lots of farms and open spaces, small towns, homes, schools, churches, spread out
What major river runs north and south? How many countries does it run through?
The Missouri River
15 countries
Climate is
weather of a place over a long period of time
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 has 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.