Introduction
Chapter 1 The Flat Water State, this chapter covers brief history of Nebraska, physical features, water resources, climate, vegetation, and animals.
Task
Identify the five pre-historic periods that geologists say existed in Nebraska. You may use Chapter 1, pages 18-20 and go to the following website and use the chart provided. http://www.nebraskastudies.org/0200/frameset.html
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Identify the eight topographic features that you will see in Nebraska. You may use Chapter 1, page 21-25 and go to the following website to see a better image. Topographic features in Nebraska.
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Nebraska is a water rich state! Identify five major rivers and the largest man-made lake in Nebraska. You may use Chapter 1 page 27 and go to the following website to see a list of major rivers. https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#safe=strict&q=Rivers+in+Nebraska1. _____________________
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Process
Decsribe the climate in your local area, winter, spring, summer, and fall. Go to the following website to help you with your description. http://www.usclimatedata.com/climate/falls-city/nebraska/united-states/…
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Evaluation
Identify the 4 types of soils Nebraska has and form an idea of why we are able to grow so many different crops. Use Chapter 1 page 26 and the following website. http://passel.unl.edu/pages/informationmodule.php?idinformationmodule=1…
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Why are we able to grow so many crops?
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Conclusion
Many early explorers believed Nebraska to be a wasteland and warned many settlers to bypass this land. Explain why so many people decided to settle in Nebraska?
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