CHAPTER 1 - HOME ON THE RANGE
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the environment shape the way we live?
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Match the terms with their definitions.
Match the terms with their definitions.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Erosion | arrow_right_alt | the exact location on the Earth's surface |
Sediment | arrow_right_alt | sharing a common border, touching |
Relative Location | arrow_right_alt | the natural process of wearing away by wind, water, or other elements |
Absolute Location | arrow_right_alt | the study of the earth and the people, plants, and animals living on it |
Latitude | arrow_right_alt | an imaginary line that measures distance north or south of the equator |
Contiguous | arrow_right_alt | an imaginary line that measures distance east or west of the prime meridian |
Longitude | arrow_right_alt | where a place is in relation to other places or things |
Geography | arrow_right_alt | little bits of matter that are carried by water or wind and are left somewhere else |
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Describe Kansas's relative location within the United States. (pg. 16)
Describe Kansas's relative location within the United States. (pg. 16)
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Match the Regions of Kansas with it's description.
Match the Regions of Kansas with it's description.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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High Plains | arrow_right_alt | This region contain rocks from the Rocky Mountains that were carried east by the Arkansas River. When the river loses much of its water on the High Plains, it dumps sediment in this region. Over time, the sediment becomes rock. |
Flint Hills Uplands | arrow_right_alt | Low hills topped with sandstone make up this region. Water once flowed to an inland sea, and sand collected at the mouths of the rivers. As the sand was buried and put under pressure, sandstone formed. Over time, erosion exposed rock formations called outcroppings. Hardwood trees, such as oaks, and medium-tall grasses cover this region. |
Wellington-McPherson Lowlands | arrow_right_alt | Fertile soil makes this region beneficial for agriculture. A long time ago, this area was swampland. Dead plants fell into the water, eventually turning to coal. Coal mining became part of this region's history. Today it is a gently rolling landscape. |
Arkansas River Lowlands | arrow_right_alt | This region is a well-known ranching area. The erosion of limestone and shale formed its rolling hills. The limestone contains flint, a hard gray mineral that creates a rocky soil. There are few trees, except near the streams. This region is one of the last tallgrass prairies in the United States. |
Red Hills | arrow_right_alt | Huge glaciers over 500 feet thick once covered the northern part of the United States. As the ice moved south, it broke off boulders and deposited them in Kansas. These red quartzite boulders can be seen today in these regions. |
Ozark Plateau | arrow_right_alt | Over time, parts of the Rocky mountains eroded into sand and rock. Water carried the debris east and deposited it on the High Plains. Outcroppings of sandstone can be found among the desert plants on the flatlands This region stretches into eastern Colorado. |
Glaciated Region | arrow_right_alt | Meaning the Spanish word for hill or cliff. This region contains east-facing cliffs with gentle slopes to the west. The slopes contain layers of shale, or soft sedimentary rock that is formed with mud or clay. The ridges are 50-200 feet high and are surrounded by prairie. |
Osage Cuestas | arrow_right_alt | This region extends into Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. It has the oldest surface rock in the state. The limestone here formed millions of years ago when this region alternated between being below the seas and above it. The land is hilly and covered with hardwood trees. Caves can be found in this region. |
Cherokee Lowlands | arrow_right_alt | This region get their name from the iron oxide (rust) that colors them a dark red. These land formations are also referred to as the Gypsum Hills. Plains Indians believed in the healing powers of the hills and streams. The magnesium sulfates found in the water are better known as Epsom salt and are used to heal wound today. |
Chautauqua Hills | arrow_right_alt | This region gets its name from the haze in the valleys early in the morning. Many years ago, this region was under an ocean that created the sandstone, limestone, and chalk found there today. Hills appear to grow out of the surrounding plains. |
Smoky Hills | arrow_right_alt | This region contain sand dunes covered with grasses. Under the ground are two important resources: water and salt. The Hutchinson salt bed is one of the largest salt beds in the world. |
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Explain at least two ways that Kansas is "America's Heartland." (pg. 16-24)
Explain at least two ways that Kansas is "America's Heartland." (pg. 16-24)
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Match the terms with their definition.
Match the terms with their definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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plain | arrow_right_alt | a layer of rock, sand, or gravel that holds water |
aquifer | arrow_right_alt | a community of living things interacting with their physical environment |
irrigation | arrow_right_alt | the process of supplying water to crops by redirecting it from another location |
ecosystem | arrow_right_alt | able to be sailed upon by ships or boats |
prairie | arrow_right_alt | a natural characteristic of the land, such as landforms, soils, plants, animals, and climate. |
physical feature | arrow_right_alt | a generally flat, treeless landscape that receives low levels of rainfall |
precipitation | arrow_right_alt | a specific type of plain that is dominated by grasses |
navigable | arrow_right_alt | the amount of moisture that reaches the ground each year in the form of rain, snow, sleet, hail, and mist |
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Describe the main physical features of Kansas. (pg. 25-27)
Describe the main physical features of Kansas. (pg. 25-27)
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Why was the Permian Sea the source of many natural resources in Kansas? (pg. 28)
Why was the Permian Sea the source of many natural resources in Kansas? (pg. 28)
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Describe the climate in Kansas. (pg. 31-34)
Describe the climate in Kansas. (pg. 31-34)
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What water resources does Kansas have, and why are they important?
What water resources does Kansas have, and why are they important?
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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nonrenewable resource | arrow_right_alt | to change something so that it works better or fits better |
conservation | arrow_right_alt | the preservation, protection, and restoration of the natural environment |
interact | arrow_right_alt | to prepare and use for crops and gardening |
cultivate | arrow_right_alt | to act in such a way as to have an effect on something |
scarce | arrow_right_alt | to make changes to something |
renewable resource | arrow_right_alt | a natural substance of value that cannot be replenished or re-created; for example, oil |
adapt | arrow_right_alt | a natural substance of value that can be replenished or re-created; for example, solar power |
modify | arrow_right_alt | insufficient to meet demand |
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In what ways to people adapt to their environment? (pg. 36)
In what ways to people adapt to their environment? (pg. 36)
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In what ways do humans modify their environment? (pg. 37-38)
In what ways do humans modify their environment? (pg. 37-38)
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Why is Kansas often called a "crossroads"? (pg. 43-45)
Why is Kansas often called a "crossroads"? (pg. 43-45)
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What choices have humans made that impact our environment? What consequences have these choices had on our lives, both today and for the future?
What choices have humans made that impact our environment? What consequences have these choices had on our lives, both today and for the future?
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How does the environment shape the way we live?
How does the environment shape the way we live?