How is this year's migration route changed?

This fall changes have been made in the route and winter homes for the first time since 2001. We'll learn more about the reasons later. For now, look at the map to answer:

1. Which state is on the the travel route for the first time?

2. The young cranes will be divided into groups when they reach Florida. How many winter homes will the groups be taken to?

The new route is farther _____ (direction) than the old route. Why do you think this change was made? (Study the topography.) More later!