Kansas Geography

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Across
  1. 3. Contains rocks from the Rocky Mountains that were carried east by the Arkansas river
  2. 6. Over time, parts of the Rocky Mountains eroded into sand and rock. Water carried the debris easy and deposited it on this region.
  3. 8. This region extends into Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. It has the oldest surface rock in the state.
  4. 9. This region gets its name from the iron oxide (rust) that colors them a dark red.
  5. 10. Low hills topped with sandstone.
Down
  1. 1. This region is well known for its ranching area
  2. 2. This region contains easy-facing cliffs with gentle slopes to the west.
  3. 4. Fertile soil makes this land benefical for agriculture
  4. 5. This region gets its name from the haze in the valleys early morning.
  5. 7. Huge glaciers over 500 feet thick once covered the northern part of the United States