Landscapes of Iowa, Various Dates

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    Description

    Iowa has many environmental characteristics and landscapes across the state. Rural areas include farms where corn and soybeans may be grown and animals such as cow, pigs or chickens are raised. There also are wind farms where Iowa is a leading state in creating electricity through wind power. Iowa also has towns and cities varying in size with nature and man-made landmarks and attractions.

    Source-Dependent Questions

    • What environmental characteristics make up Iowa's geographic areas?
    • How are the geographic areas of Iowa similar and different?
    • In what ways should we be respectful of the Iowa landscape?

    Citation Information 

    Photo 1: Highsmith, Carol M., "Wind farms filled with giant wind turbines have become a familiar site on actual American prairie farms, including this one in Franklin County, Iowa," 17 August 2016. Courtesy of Library of Congress

    Photo 2: Highsmith, Carol M., "The Spirit of Dubuque paddlewheel steamboat, moored in Dubuque Harbor, an inlet of the Mississippi River city of Dubuque, Iowa," 16 August 2016. Courtesy of Library of Congress

    Photo 3: Lee, Russell, "Former bank building in Milford, Iowa. Now a cafe," December 1936. Courtesy of Library of Congress

    Photo 4: Highsmith, Carol M., "Farm scene near the town of Sherrill in Dubuque County, Iowa," 16 August 2016. Courtesy of Library of Congress

    Photo 5: Highsmith, Carol M., "Capitol building, Des Moines, Iowa," between 1980 and 2006. Courtesy of Library of Congress

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