Iowa Geography
How many counties are found in Iowa?
99
What energy source is Iowa a leader in producing?
Wind
What year was Iowa founded?
1846
Herbert Hoover
What is Iowa's Nickname
Hawkeye State
What is Des Moines known as in Iowa?
The Capital of Iowa
Which crop is Iowa most known for producing?
Corn or Soybeans
what year was the University of Iowa founded?
1847
who had the nickname the Duke of Iowa.
John Wayne
Who was the famous painter who painted American Gothic?
Which river plays a significant role in Iowa's geography?
Mississippi or Missouri River
What two Countries are Iowa primary trade partners that we discussed in class?
Mexico and Japan
Cedar Rapids is known as the 'City of' what?
Five Seasons
Name one of the Three inventions that we talked about during Iowa History Unit.
Sliced bread, portable typewriter, or electric washing machine.
What University was the first digital computer created?
Iowa State University
What primary factor contributes to Iowa's rich soil composition?
Glacial Deposits
What significant agricultural innovation did Iowa farmers pioneer?
Corn Hybridization or Gasoline tractor.
In which century were most Iowa counties established?
18th Century
what event happened in Iowa in 2008?
major flooding near rivers.
Iowa's nickname "Hawkeye State" originated from:
A Native American leader
Which geographical feature is most characteristic of Iowa's landscape?
Rolling hills
The primary economic activity that first attracted settlers to Iowa was:
Agriculture farming
The famous "Field of Dreams" baseball movie was filmed in what Iowa location?
Dyersville
When did the first Iowa State fair take place?
1854
The first European explorers to map Iowa were:
A) Spanish conquistadors
B) French missionaries
C) British traders
D) Portuguese sailors
B) French Missionaries