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Chapter 1: Missouri’s Geography
Step 1. Questions
Missouri has a varied landscape and abundant resources. Waterways such as the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers ease the process of transporting goods. Resources such as lumber and rich farmland help people earn a living. Although the entire state has the same climate, the weather can vary significantly depending on where you are in Missouri. Analyze how the landforms, resources and the climate of Missouri affect the people who live here.
Research the effects of Missouri’s landforms and resources. Here are some questions to guide your research.
- How are the regions of Missouri different? How are they alike?
- What are the most important natural features of Missouri?
- How do Missouri’s landforms affect its people?
- How do geographers divide Missouri into regions?
- What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
- What are some of the natural resources that are used to earn a living in Missouri?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read an encyclopedia, or look at an atlas. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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