chapter 2 mountain communities. plains 3,ooo miles from north to south 700 miles east to west...
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Chapter 2Chapter 2
Mountain CommunitiesMountain Communities
PlainsPlains
• 3,ooo miles from north to south
• 700 miles east to west
• Summers hot
• Winters are cold
PlainsPlains
• Soil rich and dark
• Not a lot of rain
• Grows a lot of wheat
• Great plains stretch from Alabama to Texas
QuestionsQuestions
• What is the main crop of Great Plains?
• Describe the weather?
• Would you live here?
Growing the WheatGrowing the Wheat
• Prairies are large grassy areas
• Harvest is the gathering of ripe crops from the land where they were grown
• Combine is a machine used to harvest grain
Growing WheatGrowing Wheat
• Look at your cereal, pancakes, waffles they are made from wheat
• Bagels, muffins are made from wheat
QuestionsQuestions
• What is the length of the Great Plains?
• Which region receives more rain-the Great Plains or the desert?
• What is one important crop grown on the plains?
Rocky MountainsRocky Mountains
• Longest Mountain Chain North America
• Cover over 3,000 miles
• From Alaska to Canada and many western states
• What causes rivers to rise or what causes more rivers to appear?
AnswerAnswer
• As the snow melts new rivers appear
Natural ResourcesNatural Resources
• Water
• Pine Forest
• Rocks-Gold,Silver, Copper, Gold,Coal
• A lot of wildlife…Bear, Deer,Hawks,mink, and mountain lion
Review QuestionsReview Questions
• How long is the Rocky Mountains?
• Name three natural resources found in the Rocky mountains.
A Hard Place To LiveA Hard Place To Live
• Traveling can be hard
• Food can be hard to grow
• Weather can change quickly
• Native Americans learned how to live in the Rockies.
QuestionsQuestions
• Was living in the Rockies easy? Explain
• What natural resources can you find in the Rocky mountains?
QuestionsQuestions
• What are some animals that live in the forest?
• List some natural resources that can be found in rocks.
Gold RushGold Rush
• 1858 Gold was discovered
• Mines were discovered to dig gold
• Towns that were built around mines were called boom towns
Vocabulary WordsVocabulary Words
• Mine- A hole dug in the earth to dig out natural resource, such as gold
• Boom Town- a town that starts suddenly
Developing New ResourcesDeveloping New Resources
• As gold ran out, silver became a natural resource
• Railroad line was built
• Tunnel through the mountains were built
Denver TodayDenver Today
• How do we use natural resources today?
• Lumber companies( houses, playgrounds)
• Ranching
• Mining (gold)
• Recreation ( fun activities)
• Touristists (Ski,hiking)
Desert CommunitiesDesert Communities
• Sonoran desert is hot and dry
• You will see rocks and cactuses
• Phoenix, Arizona located here
• 2 million people live here
Living in the DesertLiving in the Desert
• Plants are cactuses
• Animals are coyotes, owls, rabbits, skunks, tarantulas and lizards
QuestionsQuestions
• In what state is Sonoran Desert located?
• What large city is located in the desert?
• Name a plant in the desert.
• What are some animals found in the desert.
Getting WaterGetting Water
• Hohakam Indians lived in the desert
• They built ditches to carry water
• They grew corn, cotton, and squash.
Solving problemsSolving problems
• Explorers came to Phoenix in 1860’s, they used what the Indians left behind.
• In 1911 the Roosevelt dam was built
• Dam creates a lake where water is stored and released when needed
questionsquestions
• What is a dam?
• How did the Hohokam Indians grow crops?
• How did the explorers solve the problem of growing crops?
Modern CityModern City
• Phoenix grown into large city
• People come to find jobs
• Come on vacation
• 138 parks
QuestionsQuestions
• Why do people visit the desert?
• What type of plants will you find in the desert?
• What type of animals will you find in the desert?
Great PlainsGreat Plains
• Covers from Colorado to Texas to North Dakota
• Summers are hot
• Winters are Cold, not a lot of rainfall
Great PlainsGreat Plains
• Soil is Very Rich
• Main crop is wheat
• Harvest-a gathering of ripe crops from the land where they were grown
Growing WheatGrowing Wheat
• Prairies- large grassy fields
• Harvest- a gathering of ripe crops from the land where they were grown
QuestionsQuestions
• What do you eat that is made out of wheat?
• What is the length of the Great Plains?
• Which region receives more rain- Great Plains or the desert?
QuestionsQuestions
• What is one important crop grop on the plains?
• Is all flour made of wheat?
• What is the climate of the Great Plains?