“Geo” stands for earth

“Geo” stands for earth

• “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:

• Canada
• China
• India

• 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

• Ozark Mountains

• Arkansas River Valley

• Ouachita Mountains

• West Gulf Coastal Plain

• 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.

• It has very fertile soil in this area and an abundance of water

• The capital city of Little Rock is located in the area

They are located in western Arkansas south of the Arkansas River Valley

• They are located in western Arkansas south of the Arkansas River Valley

• These mountains are narrow ridges of folded rock

• Pine forest grow here

• Large valleys exist for growing crop

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 [e-mail].