Ne Studies Chapter 1-3 Review

Covers much of central Nebraska; grasses hold the ground in place, ranching is the most important business

This list tells about the:

• Sandhills Region

• Ridges and Tablelands region

• High Plains Region

• Rolling Hills Region

Which of the following is an example of deposition?

• The Platte River removes soil and sand from the bottom and banks.

• The Platte River leave soil and sand behind to make sandbars.

• Ice cracks in a road that turns into a pothole.

• High winds change the shape pf a rock formation.

The study of the world, its people, and the landscapes they create

• Geography
• Geometry
• Culture

Examples of renewable resources are​ ​ (a)   and​ (b)   . Examples of nonrenewable resources are​ (c)   and​ (d)   .

• wind
• plants
• oil
• natural gas

Lots of farms and open spaces; some small towns; homes, schools, and churches are spread out.

This list best describes:

• rural areas in Nebraska

• urban areas in Nebraska

• population density in Nebraska

• population growth in Nebraska

Examples of natural resources are​ (a)   and​ (b)   . Examples of human resources are ​ (c)   and​ (d)   .

• rivers
• hills
• bridges
• roads

Covers the eastern part of Nebraska; rich soil made from loess and till that is great for farming; more than half Nebraska's population lives here

This list best describes:

• The Sandhills

• The Ridges and Tablelands

• Rolling Hills (Till Plains)

• Loess Hills and Plains

Large region that includes 7 other states; mostly flat grassland; includes Panorama Point, Scotts Bluff, Chimney Rock, and Courthouse Rock; gets little rain each year

This list best describes:

• The Loess Hills and Plains

• The High Plains

• The Ridges and Tablelands

• The Sandhills

The elevation or height of the land suddenly changes; has many bluffs, steep canyons, and ponderosa pine forests; flat, table-like plateaus can be many miles across

This list best describes:

• The High Plains

• The Loess Hills and Plains

• The Rolling Hills (Till Plains)

• The Ridges and Tablelands

rich soil moved by wind and glaciers; makes up central and eastern Nebraska; very good soil for farming; erodes slowly so it stays where plants need it.

• The Loess Hills and Plains

• High Plains

• Sandhills

• Rolling Hills