Important places in the united states SS5G1

Physical features Ss5g1 a

Grand Canyon

How was the grand canyon formed? Erosion by water and ice Erosion by wind The Colorado River Volcanism Continental drift Annually, 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon. What kind of effect do you think this many visitors has on the natural landscape of the canyon?

Salton Sea

About the Salton Sea Sub-sea level basin or lake What is the Salton Sea? How was it formed? Sub-sea level basin or lake California's largest lake Massive flooding caused by the Colorado River in 1905 Because there is no outlet for the water, evaporation has made the water salty over time http://www.desertusa.c om/video_pages/salton- sea.html

How is the salton sea used? Agricultural drainage and run-off In the 1950’s the lake was stocked with fish, creating a popular fishing hole Over 380 species of birds visit the sea while migrating Many endangered species make their home here What kind of problems do you think the chemical run-off into the Salton Sea can cause? How does it affect the wild life?

Great SaLt lAKE

About the great salt lake Largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River High salt concentration because there is no outlet for water; water evaporates and leaves salt behind The water is too salty for fish and aquatic wild life to survive (with the exception of algae, a special kind of shrimp and some flies!) You cannot sink in the Great Salt Lake! What characteristics do the Great Salt Lake and the Salton Sea share?

Mojave desert

About the Mojave dessert Named after the Mohave Native Americans Desert climate Driest and smallest American desert Receives less than 15 cm of precipitation per year Despite hot temps and little water a variety of plants and animals here Do you think desert land is valuable? What could it be used for? Could YOU survive in the desert?

Manmade places Ss5g1 b

Chisholm trail

About the Chisholm trail A series of cattle trails about 800 miles long Named after Scot- Cherokee trader Jesse Chisholm After the Civil War, long horn cattle were abundant and herded along these trails to be relocated Herds as large as 10,000 were driven from Texas to Kansas After the Civil War, the value of long horn cattle declined. Why do you think this happened? What industry does the Chisholm Trail represent? What do you think life was like for cowboys on the Chisholm Trail during the 1800’s?

Pittsburgh, PA

About Pittsburgh, pa Historically known for its steel industry Andrew Carnegie founded the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, which later became known as Carnegie Steel Company By 1857 Pittsburgh’s 1,000 factories burned 22 million bushels of coal annually During WWII Pittsburgh produced 95 million tons of steel What kind of effect do you think burning 22 million bushels of coal had on the environment? The air quality?

Kitty hawk, nc

About kitty hawk, nc Home of the first powered flight in 1903 by the Wright Brothers The Wright Brothers made four successful flights on December 17, 1903 The longest flight made that day was 59 seconds long and covered 859 feet! After the Wright Brothers’ flights at Kitty Hawk, it would be two more years and two more designs before the first practical airplane was created http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uT2dQB_OgFE

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