Geography Info
How many states are in the Midwest?
12
Weather over a long period of time.
Climate
Another name for the Midwest is America's _____.
Breadbasket
A very tall building of many stories is called a ______.
Skyscraper
Which state is shaped like a mitten?
Michigan
Name all 12 Midwest states.
Answer: Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas
Things found in nature that people use.
Natural Resources
How many of the Great Lakes touch the Midwest?
four
What is the midwest region mostly made up of?
plains
Which state is at the bottom left (looking at the map)?
Kansas
Plains states and great lake states.
What is the difference between landform and landmark?
Describe weather conditions
Extreme Temperatures- scorching hot summers and freezing winters.
Name the natural resources here.
Chickens, Corn, Steel, Wheat, Cattle.
Which state is next to the Dakotas?
Minnesota.
Name the lake states
These states border one or more of the Great Lakes.
What is a region?
An area with common features set apart from others.
Two natural hazards that happen here
blizzards and tornadoes.
Why do they not have fish as a resource?
There is no ocean for them to naturally get fish from.
Indiana.
Name the plains states
The Plains States are known for their large, flat areas of land and farming.
What are all 6 Vocabulary words from your tests?
Vegetation, Climate, Natural Resources, Landmarks, Landforms, Regions.
What is the name of the giant metal arch found in Missouri known as the 'Gateway to the West'?
Gateway Arch
What is the name of the huge granite sculpture carved into the side of a mountain in South Dakota?
Mount Rushmore
Label all the states using the map on the back board.
1North Dakota
2Minnesota
3Wisconsin
4South Dakota
5Nebraska
6Kansas
7. Iowa
8. Missouri
9. Illinois
10. Indiana
11. Ohio
12. Michigan