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21 Cards in this Set
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Boulders
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large, rounded and well-worn piece of rock
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Glacial drift
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clay, sand, gravel and boulders left by glaciers
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Ice Age
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a time about 10,000 years ago when glaciers moved across the land
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Temperature
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how hot or cold something is
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Precipitation
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the moisture that falls to earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet or hail.
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Climate
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weather over a long period of time
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Humidity
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the amount of water in the air
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Weather
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the way the air looks and feels at a certain time
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Glacier
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a mass of slowly moving ice
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Plateau
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a hill or small mountain with a flat top
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Moraine
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a long, low ridge of rocks, sand and soil left by glaciers
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What kind of soil was left behind by glaciers
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Good soil, rich in nutrients and minerals in most parts of the state
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Describe the land shapes left by glaciers
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Glaciers formed many rivers, streams and lakes for hunting and recreation. Glaciers warped the land upward and flattened mountains in Wisconsin
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Describe the growing season in Wisconsin
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Short in northern Wisconsin due to wet and cool weather. Longer in southern Wisconsin because weather is warmer and drier.
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What kind of soil is in a driftless area
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Soil in a driftless area is not rich in nutrients or minerals
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Describe the characteristics of a driftless area
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This is an area in southwestern Wisconsin that the glacier went around. The hills are steeper and the land is not flat there.
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Describe the Lake Superior lowlands
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This area has red clay and soil is not good for growing crops.
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Describe the Western Uplands
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This area has cliffs and valleys along the rivers.
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Describe the Central Plains
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This area is flat with poor sandy soil. It also has rock formations that can be seen in the Dells
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Describe the Northern Highlands
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This area has rolling hills formed from old mountains. The soil is sandy and good for trees. There are many lakes, rivers, streams and forests.
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Describe the Eastern Ridges and Lowlands
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This area has mild climate and good soil for crops. Lake Winnebago and Horicon Marsh are in this region.
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