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