Indiana Geography
Chapter 1 Lesson 1

Chapter One--Vocabulary
• Geography—is the study of Earth and the way that people live on it.
• Continent—is one of Earth’s seven great bodies of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia,
Australia, Europe, North America, and South
Africa).
• Landform- is a natural feature of Earth’s surface which changes over time (like Lake
Michigan).

Vocabulary Continued
• Glacier—giant sheets of ice that move slowly across land.
• Moraine—a line of low hills formed by rocks that were pushed up by glaciers.
• Region—is an area with common features.
(landforms, climate, history, languages)

Indiana’s Global Address
North
America
United
States
Indiana

Lakes, Sand Dunes, Caves,
Moraines, and Till Plains are land forms found in Indiana.

Indiana Lakes
Indiana has several lakes. Lake Michigan, which was formed by glaciers during the Ice Age, is the largest lake in Indiana.

Indiana Sand Dunes
Sand dunes can be found in the northern part of Indiana.

Indiana Caves
Indiana has several caves in the southern portion of the state including Marengo Cave.

Moraines
Moraines are found in the northern portion of
Indiana.

Tills
Tills, layers of rock, gravel, clay, and soil left behind by glaciers, made the Indiana soil rich for growing crops.

Region: Northern Lakes and Moraines
• Lakes and moraines are found in this Indiana region.
• The steel industry and manufacturing are important to the state economy.

Region: Central Till Plains
• Large rivers are found in this region. Terre Haute lies in the Central Till
Plains region.
• This region is known for its rich soil and farming is plentiful.

Region: Southern Lowlands
• This region has many forests, caves, rivers and underground rivers.
• This region is rich with minerals and coal mining is a source of much employment in this region.

Indiana Climate
Chapter 1 Lesson 2

Chapter Two--Vocabulary
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• Climate—pattern of weather in a certain place over many years.
•
• Temperature—measures how hot or cold things are.
•
• Lake Effect—a change in weather when large bodies of water are near land.
• Precipitation—amount of rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls in an area.

Indiana
Climate
Temperature 4 Seasons Precipitation
Affected by distance from equator
Cause by tilt of the Earth
Terre Haute gets 42 inches of rain/year.

Indiana Extreme Weather
Tornado
Snowstorm
Extreme
Weather
Thunderstorm

Indiana Resources
Chapter 1 Lesson 3

Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Vocabulary
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• Resource—something to help us survive.
•
• Environment—surroundings where we live
• Renewable Resources—resources that can be replaced
• Mineral—found on Earth and does NOT come from plants or animals

Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Vocabulary
• Limestone—soft rock crushed to make roadways and buildings
• Nonrenewable Resource—limited supply

Forests
Natural Resources
Natural
Resources
Water Soil
Coal Shale Stone

Indiana Rivers
Wabash River
– Native Americans called it
“Pure White”
– 475 miles long
– Important for shipping of goods
– It the border between Indiana and Illinois
Ohio River
– 300 miles long
– Forms Indiana’s southern border

Steel
Indiana Minerals
Aluminum Limestone
Many
Metals
Minerals

Indiana Economy
Chapter 1 Lesson 4

Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Vocabulary
• Economy—the way a place uses and produces natural resources, goods, and services.
• Manufacturing—the making of goods by machinery
• Agriculture—the business of growing crops and raising animals

Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Vocabulary
• Productivity—the amount of goods or services made in a period of time
• Biotechnology—the science of using natural materials like plants and improving them to make products
• Pharmaceutical—medicine sold in drugstores

Indiana Economy
Machinery
Manufacturing Agriculture
Pharmaceuticals

Indiana Agriculture
Corn
Popcorn Soybeans
Wheat Livestock

Indiana Mining

Indiana Culture
Chapter 1 Lesson 5

Chapter 1 Lesson 5 Vocabulary
• Culture—the way of life shared by a group of people, including their language, beliefs, music, food and holiday traditions
• Ethnic Groups—people whose ancestors are from the same country or area
• Heritage—the history that a group of people share
• Immigrants—people who move to a new country to live

Chapter 1 Lesson 5 Vocabulary
• Urban—a city and its surroundings
• Great Migration—time when many African
Americans moved north to find jobs

Indiana Culture
• Indiana has a diverse population
• Many ethnic and cultural groups
• Immigration—people came from another country
• Great Migration—African Americans moved north to find jobs
• Cultural festivals and events

Reasons for coming to Indiana
• Job
• Religious Freedom
• Equality

Famous Hoosier Writers
– Kurt Vonnegut
– Booth Tarkington
– Theodore Dreiser
– James Whitcomb
Riley

Famous Hoosier Songwriters
– Cole Porter
– Hoagy Carmichael

Famous Hoosier Artists
– Janet Scrudder
– Twyla Tharp

Famous Hoosier Athletes
– Wilma Rudolph
– Oscar Robertson
– Larry Bird