The Sand Hills

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geographical feature
gptkbp:adaptation species adapted to dry conditions
gptkbp:area approximately 19,600 square miles
gptkbp:biodiversity grasses
high due to varied habitats
gptkbp:climate continental climate
semi-arid
15-20 inches annually
gptkbp:communityEvents local fairs and festivals
gptkbp:cookingMethod pivot irrigation used
gptkbp:createdBy wind erosion and deposition
gptkbp:cultural_heritage home to various tribes
gptkbp:cultural_significance influenced local folklore
gptkbp:culturalEvents celebrate local heritage and history
gptkbp:educational_programs focused on ecology and conservation
gptkbp:elevation up to 2,500 feet
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:environmentalImpact varies from semi-arid to humid in some areas
gptkbp:environmentalProtection erosion and habitat loss
gptkbp:flora prairie grasslands
gptkbp:fossilRecord various prehistoric species
gptkbp:geographicalFeature approximately 41°N 100°W
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures consists of sandy soils
gptkbp:historical_significance Native_American_habitation
gptkbp:historicalEvent settlement_by_European_Americans
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Sand Hills
gptkbp:is_essential_for important for agriculture
gptkbp:is_part_of Great Plains
gptkbp:land_use ranching and farming
integrated with conservation efforts
gptkbp:landforms dune fields
gptkbp:landholdings sustainable practices encouraged
gptkbp:landmark historic trails and sites
gptkbp:local_economy supported by tourism and agriculture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Nebraska
gptkbp:naturalResources sand and gravel
recognized for its unique landscapes.
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:Sandhills_State_Park
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:North_Platte
gptkbp:notableWork studied for ecology and geology
gptkbp:owner private and public lands
gptkbp:recreation hiking and birdwatching
gptkbp:region gptkb:Central_Great_Plains
largest_sand_dune_area_in_North_America
gptkbp:scenicViews panoramic landscapes
gptkbp:soilType loamy sand
gptkbp:surrounding_area mixed grass prairie
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives ongoing to protect ecosystems
gptkbp:tourism popular for outdoor activities
gptkbp:transportation highways and railroads pass through
gptkbp:type sand_dune_formation
gptkbp:waterQuality Ogallala Aquifer
gptkbp:wildlife various species including deer and birds
efforts in place to protect species