Central plains: geographical location, climate, features

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Central plains-region, located in the heart of North America. Is a low relief, plains built different types: moraine, lacustrine, loess, and outwash. In the North-East border with the mountain system of the Appalachians, in the South-East on the Laurentian upland. The southern border reaches Primeksikanskaya lowland. On the North face of the Great plots of land.

The Plain stretches across the U.S. and Canada. Here you can find a major Metropolitan area that is known for its agricultural activities. This area is very well developed. This contributes to relief and climatic conditions. 75 % of the territory departs for settlements and fields. The most famous city, situated here, is Chicago. So let's take a closer look at the features of this site.Central plains

Features and topography of the Central plains

The Average height of the Central plains 150-500 m. They are composed of rocks of the upper and the lower Paleozoic which is horizontal and partially inclined to the North. In the North-East, where the plains reach the Great lakes, the terrain is represented in the form of a gently sloping ridge with asymmetric slopes – costume. They are composed of carbon, Silurian and Devonian sediments. The most pronounced Cuesta formed by Silurian sediments. One of them, when crossing the river Niagara, formed one of the most famous attractions in North America-Niagara falls.

The Central plains in the most part covered by thick layers of glacial deposits. Under them are indigenous breeds. This suggests that this area was repeatedly subjected to coating with glaciers, probably in the Pleistocene period.

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The area – the most densely populated region of North America. I have developed this fact historically. People here were attracted by the fertile land, and since ancient times, this region was used for agriculture. Currently, more than 90% of the native vegetation destroyed, and the steppe and forests are replaced by cultivated plants.

Central plains has a hilly, dissected by river valleys, the topography. They are composed of sedimentary rocks-limestone. Only the southern part of the surface are rocky rocks – the Boston mountains, which are spurs of the Appalachian system. The average height reaches 600-800 m.the great and Central plains

Climate

The Climatic conditions in the region change in the latitudinal direction. It is worth noting that they are quite favorable. A great influence on the climate formation have cold and warm currents coming from the Atlantic. Summer in the Central plains and warm, average temperatures are +20 ... +22 °C. In southern region the temperature may rise to +28 °C. Winter in this region is cold and frosty. Almost throughout the period they are kept in freezing temperatures. The average isotherm in January – -12…-16 °C. the Average annual rainfall of 750-900 mm. a Considerable part of them falls in summer, but in winter often comes snow, forming a snow cover. The great and Central plains have fairly similar climate.

Natural resources

The area has great economic importance. In the Central plains discovered deposits of coal, gas and oil. Also here is mined table salt and barite. Deposits of coal are located in the North-East, closer to the mountain system, the Appalachians. A large oil field located in the North Central plains.the topography of the Central plains

Flora and fauna

The area of the Central plains refers to the area of deciduous and mixed forests. However, indigenous vegetation is preserved only on small areas, dividing agricultural land and pastures. Fields planted with cereal crops, corn. From plants common only rodents.

Central plains – most important agricultural region of the United States. 85% of all agricultural products produced in this region.


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