LANDFORMS
This geological process settled the sediment which formed the Prairies.
What is glacial ponding?
The most common type of vegetation found in the prairies. It is used as a nutrient as well.
What is wheatgrass?
This form of lifting is responsible for the Prairies' precipitation.
*Two possible answers*
What is frontal lifting?
OR
What is convectional lifting?
The two LOWERN factors that do not come into play in the Prairies' climate.
This landform region is where the Prairies are found.
What are the Interior Plains?
The odd exception to the normally rounded landscape.
What is Cypress Hills?
This layer, also called humus, is rich in Prairie soil.
What is topsoil?
OR
What is the A horizon?
The Prairies, on average, get roughly this amount of precipitation.
*Anywhere within 75mm*
What is 250-700mm?
This altitude of the Prairies is relatively low.
*Anywhere within 20m*
What is 593m?
The latitude of the Prairies, which is about 26.5 degrees North of the Tropic of Cancer.
*DAILY DOUBLE*
What is above 49 degrees?