Chapter 1 Meet Michigan

Lesson 1 (Meet Michigan)

100

Which is the largest great lake?

Superior

200

Michigan is the only state divided into two big parts. What are the the two parts called?

The Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula.

300

What is a peninsula?

A peninsula is a land with water on three sides.

400

Name three states that border Michigan.

Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin

500

A state has three parts. Name the three parts: p _ _ _ _ _, l _ _ _, and g _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

people, land, government

Lesson 2(Our State Symbols)

100

What is one example of a natural characteristic?

tree, grass, hill, mountain

200

Name one animal that is found on the Michigan state flag?

eagle, elk, or moose

300

True or False: A region is an area that shares a common feature

True

400

True or False: Michigan's river flow into the Great Lakes

True

500

The water in the Great Lakes is...

not salty

Lesson 3(The Water Around Us)

100

Is the water in the Great Lakes fresh or salt water?

Fresh water-

200

Name the 5 Great Lakes.

Huron Ontario Michigan Erie Superior

300

Which Great Lake is the deepest and the coldest?

Lake Superior

400

What is the longest river in Michigan?

Grand River

500

What helped form the Great Lakes?

Glacier

Lesson 4(Be Michigan MapSmart)

100

Name the country that touches Michigan's border.

Cananda

200

What is one characteristic of a human characteristic?

building, car, school, houses

300

Is the "common good" thinking about what is best for you or for everyone?

best for everyone

400

What direction is Lake Michigan from Lansing?

west

500

What word helps up with the names of the great lakes?

Homes