Land & Water
Central Plains
What type of severe weather can the Midwest experience?
What resources is considered the most important in this region?
What is a transportation hub?
A location that moves a lot of peole and goods.
What food was invented in the Midwest region?
Pancakes, cornbread, caramel popcorn, chicken pot pie, and pot roast.
The Great Plains are very dry. There is an area of the Great Plains called the _________________ because the land is dry and useless for farming.
Badlands
A type of snow storm that can bring heavy snow and freezing winds.
blizzards
Where is the Corn Belt located?
Central Plains
Where is the Mall of America located?
What is an ice shanty?
A small shelter.
How many Great Lakes are included in the Midwest region?
Part of the Midwest region is called ___________________ because of the amount of destructive tornadoes.
Tornado Alley
What product does Wisconsin produce the most of?
Cheese
What landmark is known as the "Gateway to the West"?
Gateway Arch
Mowtown Records started in what state?
Michigan
Many smaller rivers join the Mississippi River. What are they called?
Tributaries
How can people adapt to the severe weather in the Midwest region?
Answers will vary.
Cattles, hogs, and chickens are called _______________.
Livestock
What tribe was the leader Crazy Horse a part of?
Lakota
What sport was invented in the Midwest?
Water Skiing
Locks are important to allow ships to pass from one lake to the next. What is the name of the locks found in the Midwest region?
Soo Locks
How can animals or plants adapt to the weather in this region?
Answers will vary.
What is the nicknaame for Detroit, Michigan due to the production of automobiles?
Motor City
Mount Rushmore shows the faces of which presidents?
Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Linoln
Who is a famous Motown singer?
Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Four Tops