ND
How many regions are there in North Dakota?
Three.
What is a plateau?
A high plain.
Where does the Drift Prairie lie on an outline of North Dakota? Make a rough sketch on your white board.
Between the other two regions. Middle area.
Where is the Red River Valley located on a North Dakota map? Draw a representation on your white board.
Far eastern side.
Ms. Lysne is from North Dakota. What city was she born in?
Devils Lake
Because the glaciers deposited good soil, many farmers are located in this region. What region is it?
Drift Prairie
The major river of the Missouri Plateau is...
The Missouri River
What mountains (HILLS that rise 400-800 feet above the plain) are located in the Drift Prairie along the Canadian Border?
Turtle Mountains
The RRV lies on the lake bed of the ancient lake called...?
Lake Agassiz
What is North Dakota's state bird?
Western Meadowlark
Where is the highest land in the state? It is a region.
Missouri Plateau.
What dam was built in the Missouri Plateau to control flooding?
Garrison Dam
List a major river in this region.
-James River
-Sheyenne River
-Mouse River
The Red River has been called the ... " ," because it has so many small curves and blends in it.
Crookedest river in the world.
The largest natural lake in North Dakota.
Devils Lake
When the Garrison Dam was finished in 1954 it created a lake called....?
Lake Sakakawea
How long was the Garrison Dam? In miles.
2 1/2 Miles
What is the definition of a "plain?"
An area of level land.
The Red River Valley has been called, ..."The Bread..."
The Breadbasket of the World
In what year did the Red River Valley have a flood so large some residents had to evacuate?
1997