Vocabulary
payments people receive for work
wages
What city in the Great Lakes has the most people?
Chicago (IL)
In general, people in rural areas earn ________ __________ than urban workers.
lower wages
The Plains states have a large amount of land but a _____ number of people.
small
The major cities of the Plains States grew up alongside ____
rivers
a railway that runs above the ground on raised tracks
elevated train
The land of the northern states has thick ______. The southern states have __________.
forests
fertile land
What are three different types of things people can do in the Great Lakes States? (Give a variety - not all outdoor things, for example).
Possible answers:
camping, fishing, boating, swimming, ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing
tour lighthouse on Great Lakes
visit cheese factory in Wisconsin,
watch events at stadiums and speedways
go to museums, theaters, concerts
visit Detroit's museum of African American history
tour a submarine
tour a coal mine at the Museum of Science and Industry
American Indians once lived throughout the Plains States. They depended on large herds of ___ for their food and clothing.
buffalo
Iowa and Missouri are part of the Central Lowlands. This land has deep, _____ soil.
fertile
a building used to store wheat or other grains
grain elevator
What are the Great Lakes States?
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
What kinds of problems do cities face when people move out of cities? List 2.
Possible Answers:
1. Businesses and schools close.
2. Buildings and homes are abandoned.
3. Crime may increase.
While most people live in big cities, most of the Plains States are ____. Because of this, they have a very low ___.
rural
population density
Which state has the most Indian reservation land?
South Dakota
a measure of how many people live in an area
population density
Growth in suburbs can also create problems. What are 2 of the problems suburbs face?
2. Increase in air pollution because more drive cars instead of walk.
Two of the largest reservations in SD are Cheyenne River and Pine Ridge. The Lakota people, sometimes known as the _______, own this land.
Sioux
What are the Plains States?
North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri
(Not a vocab question, but...)
Name 1 activity that people enjoy in Omaha.
Possible answers:
Visit colleges and theaters
Visit museums
Visit the Omaha Zoo
Enjoy River City Roundup (parades, rodeo events, and activities that celebrate Omaha's history.)
People living in small towns have challenges. What are two that we discussed in the Plains States?
Possible Answers:
Fewer people to pay taxes for schools and other services.
Few stores.
Travel a long way to eat in a restaurant or visit a specific store.
What are two BENEFITS to living in a small town?
big fairs
animal competitions
community bands and orchestras
horseback riding
hunting
fishing