“Geo” stands for earth “Graphy” is defined as the study of something Geography is the study of the earth! Let’s look at one specific part of the earth.
It is a large area of land with boundaries and a government. It is a large area of land with boundaries and a government. Here are the names of some countries: Can you name more countries?
States are areas within a country with their own government. States are areas within a country with their own government. - Arkansas is one of those 50 states!
- You live in the state of Arkansas!
What is the definition of geography? What is the definition of geography? What is a country? In what country do you live? What is a state? In what state do you live?
Many states in the USA are divided into smaller land units called counties. Many states in the USA are divided into smaller land units called counties. There are 75 counties in Arkansas. Look at the map on the next slide to see if you can find your county!
Every state has a capital city. Every state has a capital city. - The state government is located in this city.
- Little Rock is our capital city.
- It is located in the center of the state ( see the star on the map in the next slide.)
- It is located in Pulaski County.
What is a county? What is a county? Arkansas is divided into how many counties? In which county do you live? What is our capital city? In what county is the city of Little Rock located?
States have neighbors! States have neighbors! - They are border states or are next to us.
- Arkansas has six neighbor or border states.
- Let’s learn them!
Missouri Missouri Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Oklahoma Texas
Ozark Mountains Arkansas River Valley Ouachita Mountains Mississippi Alluvial Plain Crowley’s Ridge
The Ozark Mountains are in northwest Arkansas. The Ozark Mountains are in northwest Arkansas. The mountains are a result of a heavily eroded plateau. There are many lakes, rivers, streams in the region. The area is covered in forest.
The area is between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. The area is between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. It was carved by the Arkansas River. The capital city of Little Rock is located in the area
They are located in western Arkansas south of the Arkansas River Valley These mountains are narrow ridges of folded rock Pine forest grow here
Located in southern Arkansas, this area was once covered by the ocean Located in southern Arkansas, this area was once covered by the ocean There are a lot of pine-tree covered hills in this region
This region has rich soil due to flooding of the Mississippi River. This region has rich soil due to flooding of the Mississippi River. It is mainly a flat area with some forests. Forests also exist in the Plain.
Crowley’s Ridge is located in east Arkansas inside the Mississippi Alluvial region. Crowley’s Ridge is located in east Arkansas inside the Mississippi Alluvial region. The Ridge is 3-12 miles across and reaches a height of up to 300 feet above surrounding lowlands. It is covered with forest. The dust from the ridge erodes easily.
The ridge is named for Benjamin Crowley, who was one of the first Europeans to live in the area. The ridge is named for Benjamin Crowley, who was one of the first Europeans to live in the area. The ridge extends north into Missouri and ends at the city of Helena, Arkansas.
There are many sources about Arkansas geography online! There are many sources about Arkansas geography online! - Secretary of State’s website
- DAH Website
- The Arkansas Natural Resources Council has resources on the geography of Arkansas. It can be accessed through the DAH website (www.arkansasheritage.com). For more information contact Jane Jones-Shultz at
- 501-324-9159 or email her at Jane@arkansasheritage.org.
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