Social Studies Week 17 Review

Why do agricultural products, like corn, wheat, and soybeans grow well in the Alluvial River Plain?

• Because the land is very fertile (it's good to plant things there)

• Because the sun is very hot

• Because of the flooding

• Because of the animals

In which U.S. region is Missouri located?

• Northwest

• Midwest

• Northeast

• Southeast

What is Missouri's climate?

• temperate (has four seasons, sometimes hot, sometimes cold)

• rainy

• moderate

• tropical (always hot and rainy)

True or False: Missouri has four regions

• True

• False

Missouri is the nation's largest producer of_______.

• oil

• lead

• limestone

• Iron

______refers to the northern part of Missouri.

• Ozark Highlands

• Osage Plains

• Glaciated Till Plain Region

What important bodies of water would you find in the Alluvial River Plain Region?

• Rio Grande and Colorado River

• Missouri and Mississippi Rivers

• Great Lakes and the Hudson River

• Columbia and Colorado Rivers

Why can Missouri produce many agricultural products?

• Missouri's climate is super hot and never rains

• Missouri's climate is temperate and has a good amount of rain. This provides a good growing season for farming.