Crowley's Ridge Region of Arkansas

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How is Crowley's Ridge described? A small island, A skinny strip of land, A large piece of land, A tiny mountain

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A skinny strip of land

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Why is this area named after Benjamin Crowley?

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He was the first settler there

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How wide is Crowley's Ridge?

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3-12 miles

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What is a fault line?

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where earthquakes happen

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Why did an earthquake ring bells in Boston?

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The earthquake was very strong

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What is true about Arkansas a long time ago?

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It was under water.

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What is the special dirt called that was blown onto Crowley's Ridge?

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loess

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What is loess NOT good for?

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growing food

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What type of trees can be found on Crowley's Ridge?

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peach

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What is true about Crowley's Ridge?

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It is much taller than the land around it