RegionsMisc.IndianaClimate

What large body of water is located north of Indiana? Lake Michigan

In which region can you find the landform caves? Southern Lowlands

Will a glacier move quickly or slowly down a mountain with a steep slow? Quickly

What happens to a glacier when air becomes warm? Glaciers become smaller

Why do areas on the equator have warmer temperatures? Closer to the sun

Where do minerals come from? Natural substances found in Earth’s soil

Water, forests, and soil are examples of Renewable resources

Name some people in the service industry. Teachers, salespeople, police officers

What crop is the most important to Indiana farmers? Corn

Who were the first Europeans to come to Indiana? French explorers and fur traders

Indiana has one of the largest groups of _________ in the country Amish

Why was there a huge need for workers in the major industrial cities? Many men left to fight World War I

What is one reason African Americans moved to the North and Midwest? Create better lives

What has a great effect on temperature and climate of an area? It’s distance from the equator

What does the lake effect produce? Snow and rain

How does Indiana’s climate compare to other states that are in the middle of the nation too? About the same

What is used to produce electricity? Coal

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Jahnke!

Coal, Natural Gas, and petroleum are examples of _____________ Nonrenewable resources

How is an area’s climate affected by the equator? The closer an area is to the equator, the warmer the climate