The Green Hill in the Flat Land
Crowley's Ridge is a very special place. It is a long, high hill in Arkansas.
Most of the land around it is very flat. This flat land has many big farms.
But this hill is different. It is covered in green trees.
How did this big hill get here? A long time ago, the wind blew a lot of dust.
This dust is called silt. The wind piled the dust up high.
Over many years, the pile grew and grew. It became a big hill.
Now, tall trees grow on the hill. Many plants and animals live here.
You can walk on the trails. You can see the green trees and blue lakes.
It is like a green island in a flat land. It is a fun place to explore.
- Ridge:
- A long, raised hill or mountain.
- Flat:
- Smooth and level, with no high parts or hills.
- Silt:
- Very fine dust or sand carried by wind or water.
- Trails:
- Paths made through nature for people to walk on.
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“The Green Hill in the Flat Land” is a informational reading passage about Crowley's Ridge State Park, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (130 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.