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Which region of Kansas is being described?

Beginning in the 1800s, Kansans began mining coal in this region. Big Brutus is one of the largest shovels in the world was used to strip mine in this region.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

The glacial ice carried and dropped previously weathered rocks from hundreds of miles away into Kansas.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region is hilly and covered with hardwood trees. It also gets more than 40 inches of rainfall per year making it the wettest place in Kansas.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

The soil in this region is made up of sand, silt, gravel and rocks from the Rocky Mountain. There are drought tolerant grasses and desert-type plants.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region has rocks from the Rocky Mountains and was carved out by the Arkansas River. The streams and rivers are used for irrigation. At times this resource has been exhausted, and dried up for long periods of time.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region features hills that are steep on one side with a gentle slope on the other.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region is good for ranching because of the tall grass prairie. This region features one of the last tall grass prairies in the world.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region is one of the top wheat producing regions in Kansas. Underground in this region there are water and salt deposits.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region covers most of western Kansas

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region has large limestone deposits. The limestone and sandstone are used for construction. In some areas steep sided chalk formations were left standing after the surrounding land wore away.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

Plains Indians believed in the healing powers of the hills and streams. This is because these waters contain Epsom salt, which is known for its healing properties, even today.

Which of the following are reason's there are few trees in Kansas?

The "bite" Northeastern border of Kansas is...

The only natural border

The Missouri River

Was established in 1878

Both A and B are correct

Kansas means...

the wind people

the people of the strong wind

people of the south wind

Which region gets more rainfall?

Eastern

Western

How are prairie grasses able to survive floods, wild fires, and grazing?

Roots can extend eight to fourteen feet down into the earth so the plant comes alive again in the spring.

Shallow roots keep the prairie grasses from blowing away in the strong winds.

The roots go all the way down to aquafers underground and can withstand all natural disasters.

Wind Chill is...

The actual temperature outside

what the temperature feels like against our skin.

affected by the speed of the wind and the amount of moisture in the air.

Both B and C are correct

Which region of Kansas is being described?

Beginning in the 1800s, Kansans began mining coal in this region. Big Brutus is one of the largest shovels in the world was used to strip mine in this region.

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which region of Kansas is being described?

The glacial ice carried and dropped previously weathered rocks from hundreds of miles away into Kansas.

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region is hilly and covered with hardwood trees. It also gets more than 40 inches of rainfall per year making it the wettest place in Kansas.

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which region of Kansas is being described?

The soil in this region is made up of sand, silt, gravel and rocks from the Rocky Mountain. There are drought tolerant grasses and desert-type plants.

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region has rocks from the Rocky Mountains and was carved out by the Arkansas River. The streams and rivers are used for irrigation. At times this resource has been exhausted, and dried up for long periods of time.

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region features hills that are steep on one side with a gentle slope on the other.

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region is good for ranching because of the tall grass prairie. This region features one of the last tall grass prairies in the world.

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region is one of the top wheat producing regions in Kansas. Underground in this region there are water and salt deposits.

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region covers most of western Kansas

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region has large limestone deposits. The limestone and sandstone are used for construction. In some areas steep sided chalk formations were left standing after the surrounding land wore away.

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which region of Kansas is being described?

Plains Indians believed in the healing powers of the hills and streams. This is because these waters contain Epsom salt, which is known for its healing properties, even today.

Cherokee Lowlands

Chautauqua Hills

Ozark Plateau

Wellington-McPherson Lowlands

Arkansas River Lowlands

Red Hills

Smoky Hills

Flint Hills

Osage Cuestas

High Plains

Glaciated Region

Which of the following are reason's there are few trees in Kansas?

All options below are correct

Prairie Fires

Strong Winds

Settlers cut down trees

Thick prairie grass with deep root systems

Grazing animals

The "bite" Northeastern border of Kansas is...

The only natural border

The Missouri River

Was established in 1878

Both A and B are correct

Kansas means...

the wind people

the people of the strong wind

people of the south wind

Which region gets more rainfall?

Eastern

Western

How are prairie grasses able to survive floods, wild fires, and grazing?

Roots can extend eight to fourteen feet down into the earth so the plant comes alive again in the spring.

Shallow roots keep the prairie grasses from blowing away in the strong winds.

The roots go all the way down to aquafers underground and can withstand all natural disasters.

Wind Chill is...

The actual temperature outside

what the temperature feels like against our skin.

affected by the speed of the wind and the amount of moisture in the air.

Both B and C are correct

Kansas Geography Questions

Kansas Geography Questions

Which region of Kansas is being described?Beginning in the 1800s, Kansans began mining coal in this region. Big Brutus is one of the largest shovels in the world was used to strip mine in this region.

Which region of Kansas is being described?The glacial ice carried and dropped previously weathered rocks from hundreds of miles away into Kansas.

Which region of Kansas is being described?This region is hilly and covered with hardwood trees. It also gets more than 40 inches of rainfall per year making it the wettest place in Kansas.

Which region of Kansas is being described?The soil in this region is made up of sand, silt, gravel and rocks from the Rocky Mountain. There are drought tolerant grasses and desert-type plants.

Which region of Kansas is being described?This region has rocks from the Rocky Mountains and was carved out by the Arkansas River. The streams and rivers are used for irrigation. At times this resource has been exhausted, and dried up for long periods of time.

Which region of Kansas is being described?This region features hills that are steep on one side with a gentle slope on the other.

Which region of Kansas is being described?This region is good for ranching because of the tall grass prairie. This region features one of the last tall grass prairies in the world.

Which region of Kansas is being described?This region is one of the top wheat producing regions in Kansas. Underground in this region there are water and salt deposits.

Which region of Kansas is being described?This region covers most of western Kansas

Which region of Kansas is being described?This region has large limestone deposits. The limestone and sandstone are used for construction. In some areas steep sided chalk formations were left standing after the surrounding land wore away.

Which region of Kansas is being described?Plains Indians believed in the healing powers of the hills and streams. This is because these waters contain Epsom salt, which is known for its healing properties, even today.

Which of the following are reason's there are few trees in Kansas?

The "bite" Northeastern border of Kansas is...

Kansas means...

Which region gets more rainfall?

How are prairie grasses able to survive floods, wild fires, and grazing?

Wind Chill is...

Which region of Kansas is being described?

Beginning in the 1800s, Kansans began mining coal in this region. Big Brutus is one of the largest shovels in the world was used to strip mine in this region.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

The glacial ice carried and dropped previously weathered rocks from hundreds of miles away into Kansas.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region is hilly and covered with hardwood trees. It also gets more than 40 inches of rainfall per year making it the wettest place in Kansas.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

The soil in this region is made up of sand, silt, gravel and rocks from the Rocky Mountain. There are drought tolerant grasses and desert-type plants.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region has rocks from the Rocky Mountains and was carved out by the Arkansas River. The streams and rivers are used for irrigation. At times this resource has been exhausted, and dried up for long periods of time.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region features hills that are steep on one side with a gentle slope on the other.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region is good for ranching because of the tall grass prairie. This region features one of the last tall grass prairies in the world.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region is one of the top wheat producing regions in Kansas. Underground in this region there are water and salt deposits.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region covers most of western Kansas

Which region of Kansas is being described?

This region has large limestone deposits. The limestone and sandstone are used for construction. In some areas steep sided chalk formations were left standing after the surrounding land wore away.

Which region of Kansas is being described?

Plains Indians believed in the healing powers of the hills and streams. This is because these waters contain Epsom salt, which is known for its healing properties, even today.