The name Michigan comes from a Native American word. What does Michigan mean?
Michigan means big or great lake.
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Our state bird is one that is seen often in Michigan and said to be very loved.
robin
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Is the water in the Great Lakes fresh or salt water?
Fresh water
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Name the country that touches Michigan's border both to the north and to the east.
Cananda
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A law that puts a deposit on soda pop and other fizzy beverage containers. This helped defend Michigan and keep our state clean.
The Bottle Bill
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Michigan is the only state in the United States divided into two big parts. What are the the two parts called?
The Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula.
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Name one animal that is found on the Michigan state flag?
eagle, elk, or moose
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Name the 5 Great Lakes, using the acronym to help you remember them.
H-uron
O-ntario
M-ichigan
E-rie
S-uperior
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Michigan's capital city-where the state government is located.
Lansing
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When I think about what is good for everyone around me(instead of just what is good for me) it means that I am making decisions for the _________ _________.
common good
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What is a peninsula?
A peninsula is a land with water on three sides.
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What is one piece of evidence that was left behind helping scientists know that Michigan was once covered with water/ocean?
The Petoskey Stone is a coral which grows in oceans or seas.
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Which Great Lake is the deepest,the coldest, and the farthest north?
Lake Superior
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Which peninsula is shaped like a mitten?
The Lower Peninsula
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Michigan's climate is greatly affected by the Great Lakes. They warm the air in the winter and cool the air in the summer. What is this called?
lake effect
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Name three states that border Michigan.
Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin
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A type of soil that Michigan farmers value to help their crops grow well. This is our state soil.
Kalkaska soil
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What is the longest river in Michigan?
Grand River
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Which Michigan peninsula has the coldest climate?
The upper peninsula
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Michigan's rivers all flow into the .....
Great Lakes
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A state has three parts. Name the three parts:
L---
P-----
G---------
land, people, and government.
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Often found in Michigan waters and on land, this reptile appears to have red and yellow drawings on it. This is our state reptile.
Painted Turtle
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What is a glacier?
Ice that doesn't melt in the summer.
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The Upper Peninsula is known for two metals that are mined there. Name them.
Copper and iron.
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Many years ago, people from other states and countries moved to Michigan to make a living. They specifically moved to the upper peninsula for jobs and to start up towns. What was their reason for coming here?