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Answering intriguing questions such as Why does the largest river system in North America meander across the middle of the continent? and How does such a system relate to the rugged Rocky Mountains?, this fun-filled book delves into the majestic Great Plains region. The chapters concisely clarify the interrelated subjects of terrain, climate, and the great movements of the earth itself while illustrating the important changes that are still occurring in the areas rivers, lakes, plains, and unpredictable weather. Brimming with fascinating facts, educational sidebars tell how earthquakes in New Madrid, Missouri caused waves to go upstream in the Mississippi River; why and how tornadoes form; and how invasive species are threatening the Great Lakes and what people are doing about it. Young readers can explore further with hands-on experiments and projects that include panning for gold, creating a tornado, engineering a flood, and making a profile of the local soil.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Geology and Geography
CHAPTER 1
Plate Tectonics Shape Our Land and Sea
CHAPTER 2
Mountain Ranges
CHAPTER 3
Volcanoes and Earthquakes!
CHAPTER 4
The Plains
CHAPTER 5
Climate
CHAPTER 6
Rivers
CHAPTER 7
Ecosystems
CHAPTER 8
The Great Lakes
INTRODUCTION
GEOLOGY & GEOGRAPHY
T he Great Plains and Mountain West form the heartland of the United States. This area in the middle of the country has land rippling with wheat and corn. It has towering, majestic mountains. And it has the most destructive tornadoes in the world.
The Great Plains and Mountain West also contain some of our nations greatest natural wonders. Maybe you live near the mighty Mississippi River. Maybe you have visited the Great Lakes, or explored Yellowstone National Park.
Why do the plains of the Midwest spread out flat like a pancake? How did the Rocky Mountains, which rise so high, form right next to these plains? Even though the central part of the North American continent doesnt have exploding volcanoes, lots of changes have happened there over billions and billions of years.
In this book, youll learn about the geology and physical geography of the Great Plains and Mountain West. Youll read about the forces that have shaped the regions mountains, plains, rivers, weather, and ecosystems. And youll discover some interesting facts about the area.
Did you know that earthquakes in Missouri have caused waves in the Mississippi River to travel upstream? Or that the Great Lakes hold one fifth of the freshwater of the entire world? As you read through this book, youll get to work on a lot of exciting experiments and projects. They will help you understand new concepts, like how a flood happens.
plains: a flat expanse of land.
the Midwest: another name for the Great Plains in the middle of the United States.
geology: the scientific study of the history and physical nature of the earth.
geography: the study of the earth and its features, especially the shape of the land, and the effect of human activity.
ecosystem: a community of plants and animals living in the same area and relying on each other to survive.
freshwater: water that is not salty.
GEOLOGY: MORE THAN JUST ROCKS
Most people think of geology as the study of rocks. Geology certainly includes that, but its much more. When you look at a rock, you can describe its color and shape. But what is even more interesting is how that rock formed and how it got to its present location. That involves seeing the big picturethe picture of the whole earth.
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