Corn Belt facts for kids
The Corn Belt is the part of the Midwestern United States. It is where corn has been predominant crop, since the 1850s. Corn replaced native tall grasses there. The area includes southern Minnesota, eastern Nebraska and part of Missouri and Kentucky. The whole of Iowa, Indiana and Illinois are also included. This region consists of relatively level land and deep fertile soils.
Images for kids
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A map of the states in the corn belt.
See also
In Spanish: Cinturón maicero estadounidense para niños
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