South Dakota

South Dakota is divided almost equally between the Central and Mountain time zones. The eastern half and a small portion of the western half of the state are in the Central time zone. The remaining part of the state is in the Mountain time zone.

Both South Dakota and North Dakota have regions which have irregular cliffs and colorful rocks. Both of these regions are called 'Badlands'.

In South Dakota, the badlands are located in Badlands National Park in the southwestern part of South Dakota.

In North Dakota, the badlands are part of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota.

Like all of the lower 48 states, except for part of California, South Dakota is on the North American Plate.

There were many factors that went in to determining the shape of South Dakota.

The original Dakota Territory, formed in 1861, was formed by the area that was leftover when Minnesota became a state. The 1861 Dakota Territory also included most of present-day Montana and Wyoming.

As new territories were formed, land was split off and added to the Dakota Territory so that, in 1868, the final Dakota Territory was formed.

In 1889, the Dakota Territory was again split and formed two states, North Dakota and South Dakota. In an attempt to make the states a similar size, the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas were all created by the US Congress to have approximately 3 degrees of latitude (about 207 miles in height). The Enabling Act of February 22, 1889 stated that the Dakota Territory "be divided on the line of the seventh standard parallel produced due west to the western boundary of said Territory" (45°50′N).

Landforms were also a factor in forming South Dakota's border. The Missouri River forms a portion of the southeast corner of South Dakota. Lake Traverse, the Bois de Sioux River, and Big Stone Lake form a portion of South Dakota's eastern border with Minnesota.

No, South Dakota does not experience hurricanes. Hurricanes typically form over warm ocean waters and impact coastal regions, whereas South Dakota is located far inland and is not at risk for hurricanes.

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In South Dakota, temperatures can reach as high as 110°F (43°C) during the summer months. Heat waves can occasionally bring even higher temperatures to the region, but average summer highs typically range from 80-90°F (27-32°C).

South Dakota is known for its rich fossil deposits, including fossils of dinosaurs like Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex. Other fossils found in the state include marine reptiles, mammals, and plant remains dating back millions of years. The Badlands National Park and the Black Hills region are particularly well-known for their fossil discoveries.

Yes, all three states have some seismic activity, with South Dakota and Minnesota experiencing occasional minor earthquakes. North Dakota is less seismically active compared to its neighbors but has also recorded minor seismic events. These states are part of the stable interior of the North American continent, so seismic activity is generally low.

The Black Hills are primarily composed of igneous rock known as phonolite and syenite. These rocks are remnants of ancient volcanic activity, but the Black Hills themselves are not volcanoes. The volcanic activity that produced these rocks occurred around 70-80 million years ago.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is carved into the granite rock face of a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It features the sculpted heads of four United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

Sioux Falls, SD experiences high humidity levels due to its geographical location near the Great Plains and the presence of the Big Sioux River. Additionally, the city's weather patterns, including warm summers and frequent precipitation, contribute to its humid conditions.

Vatican City is in the Central European Time Zone (CET), which is UTC+1. However, it observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from late March to late October, moving to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2.

An underwater hill, also known as a seamount, is an underwater mountain rising from the ocean floor that does not reach the water's surface. These geological formations can support diverse marine life and play a crucial role in ocean ecosystems.

Average annual snowfall ranges from about 40 to 45 inches. Snowfall is not usually heavy, though the state is prone to blizzards with high winds and very cold temperatures. Some of these are "ground blizzards", where snow does not fall but simply blows around on the ground, still generating whiteout conditions.

Custer State Park in South Dakota is home to a variety of trees including Ponderosa Pine, Black Hills Spruce, Quaking Aspen, Bur Oak, and Paper Birch. These trees contribute to the diverse and scenic landscape of the park.

South Dakota is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by North Dakota to the north, Minnesota to the east, Iowa to the southeast, Nebraska to the south, and Wyoming and Montana to the west.

For the most part, the answer is yes, the time will be different on one side of the line and the other.

However, although Fort Pierre, SD is shown as being in the Mountain Time Zone, since many of its citizens work in Pierre, which is Central Time Zone, the city of Fort Pierre decided to follow the Central Time Zone.

Rapid City's humidity is very low due to its arid climate and association with the "high plains" and Black Hills. The average humidity for Rapid City often dips below 10%. The average is probably 25%

None, since same-sex marriage is not legal in North Dakota (see attached related question).

South Dakota has a larger population density with more people per square mile compared to North Dakota. This is due to factors like larger urban areas and more developed infrastructure in South Dakota.

South Dakota is typically considered a midwestern state due to its location within the Midwestern region of the United States, despite some arguments that it may also fall under the category of the Great Plains states. Geographically, culturally, and politically, South Dakota shares similarities with other midwestern states.

According to census.gov, the 2007 population density estimate of South Dakota is 11 people per square mile.