Vocabulary
Landmarks
Location
Natural Resources
100
Important places or objects that can be natural or man-made
What are lanmarks
100
A large skyscraper in the city of Chicago that many tourists visit
What is the Willis Tower
100
The Midwest region is made up mostly by
What are plains
100
An incredibly useful crop that is harvested in the Midwest, used for baking bread, pastas, and many more food items is called
What is wheat?
200
The kind of plants grown in an area
What is vegitation
200
These hills are described as :________ ebcuase from a far the trees appear to look that color
What is:black,  The Black Hills
200
Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ohio are all considered some of the ________ ____________ _______
What are the: Great Lake States
200
Farmers in the Midwest farm both plants and animals, what are some examples of each that are raised in the Midwest?
What are: chickens, corn, wheat, cows, pigs, and soybeans.
300
A material found in nature that people use
What is: a natural resource
300
A giant metal arch known as "the Gateway to the West", found in Missouri, is known as:
The Gateway Arch
300
Due to its location on Earth, the Midwest will experience many weather conditions such as:
What are: tornadoes, blizzards, hot summers, very cold winters
300
The Midwest is known as the ______ ______ of the United States
What is: the Bread Basket
400
Natural features of the Earth's surface
What are: landforms
400
The name of the huge granite sculpture carved into the side of a mountain in South Dakota is
What is Mount Rushmore
400
4 of the _________ Lakes border some of the Midwest states
What are the Great Lakes: Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Erie, and Lake Huron
400
Because of its fertile land the Midwest is known for its
What is farming
500
An area on Earth with common features that set it apart from other areas
What is a region
500
The world's largest spectator sporting facility in Indianapolis to watch racing is called
Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Indi 500
500
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota are all considered _______ ________
What are: Plains states
500
A large river that flows through the Midwest region that provides a waterway for much transportaiont on goods and products is known as:
What is the Mississippi River
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