25. Resources for 40
Answer:
The soil is rich and deep, the
summers are warm, the growing
season is long, and the area gets a
good amount of rain for growing
many different crops.
31. Daily Double! 20
Possible Answers:
Barges are cheaper than other methods.
Barges use less fuel.
Barges can carry very heavy items long
distances.
Barges require less maintenance than
trucks and trains.
35. Vocabulary For 40
Answers:
Lock – a gated part of a river that
raises or lowers the water level to
make boat travel easier.
The boat goes into the lock, the gate
closes, the lock raises or lowers the
water level, the gate opens, and then
the boat can continue travelling.