Climate
What effect does the climate have on what can be grown here in the Midwest?
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What is the capital of Iowa?
Des Moines
What are the 5 Great Lakes?
Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Ontario, Lake Superior
Capital of Illinois
Springfield
Much of the land in the Midwest was once home to millions of what?
Bison
Humid continental climate.
Lincoln is the capital of what Midwest State?
Nebraska
How many presidents are located on Mount Rushmore?
4
Lansing is the Capital of
Michigan
What are three types of physical geography found in the Midwest?
Flat plains, rolling hills, & a small percent of mountains.
What are the four seasons that the Midwest experiences?
Winter, Spring, Fall, and Summer.
What is the capital of North Dakota?
Bismarck
What is the name of the iconic landform with four presidents carved into it?
Mount Rushmore
Indianapolis
What is the nickname for the Midwest Region?
"The Breadbasket of the United States"
Describe the four seasons in the Midwest.
Winter - Snowy/cold
Spring - Rain
Summer - Warm and humid.
Fall - cools down.
Pierre is the capital of what Midwest State?
South Dakota
The Gateway Arch is located in what Midwest State?
Madison is the capital of
Wisconsin
What is a major part of the land usage in the Midwest Region?
Farming
Many of the states in the Midwest Region are a part of an area that gets many tornadoes every year. What is that place/part called?
Tornado Alley
Capital of Ohio?
Columbus
Where is Willis Tower located?
Chicago, IL
St. Paul
Who lived on the land known as the Midwest Region before the Europeans?
Native Americans