Midwest Vocab
Flat land covered in grasses and wildflowers is called a(n)
Prairie
Why is Iowa a good place to farm?
It has fertile soil.
Which state raises more corn?
Iowa
Which city is known as the “Gateway to the West”?
St. Louis, Missouri
North Dakota farmers grow large amounts of ________.
wheat
A(n) ________________ is an area or a building where animals are kept.
feedlot
How did Ford's assembly line affect car production?
It allowed cars to be made in a shorter time.
Which state produces a lot of milk and milk products?
Wisconsin
Why was the Gateway Arch built
as a memorial to the pioneers who helped settle the West
What river is the Gateway Arch near?
Mississippi River
Animals, like cattle or hogs, that are raised on farms are called
livestock
Who do the statues carved into the Black Hills at Mount Rushmore National Memorial honor?
great American presidents
A city that serves as a center for moving goods and people is called a
A transportation hub
What was the first name of Wrigley Field?
Weeghman Park
What major league baseball team plays at Wrigley Field?
Chicago Cubs
Public land set aside for Native Americans is called a(n)
reservation
Which city has become a major transportation hub?
Chicago, Illinois
Land that is able to produce good crops is called
fertile
Where is the Mall of America located?
Bloomington, Minnesota
Which state has long been famous for growing wheat?
The __________was a region of wild country, unexplored by Europeans.
Frontier
Which storms bring heavy snowfall and freezing winds to the Midwest?
blizzards
The preparing of meat for sale is called
meatpacking
The Soo Locks help ships travel between the different __________ of the Great Lakes.
water levels
When one worker adds a part to an object, then sends it to another worker along a moving belt, this is called an ________________________.
assembly line