8.1
This set of inland seas contains about 1/5 of the worlds fresh water.
The Great Lakes
This state is home to the Badlands National Park.
South Dakota
This is the pride of Mitchell, South Dakota.
The Corn Palace
He was the third President.
Thomas Jefferson
Name one of the major water ways that lead from inland America to the Atlantic Ocean.
St. Lawrence River or Mississippi River
This type of landscape is home to grasses, but trees are rare.
Prairie
Corn, which requires more water, is known to be grown in abundance in the _________ Plains.
Central
The number of stars on the Canadian Flag.
Zero
This addition to a river system is able to raise and lower the water level to allow ships to travel in either direction.
Lock
What natural process is continually uncovering fossils in the Badlands?
Erosion
If farmers live in an area that is more dry (like the Great Plains) they may need to haul and spray additional water on their crops. This process is known as ___________.
irrigation
Mosquito.
This form of transportation is able to carry the most bulk freight... if you're willing to go 6 miles per hour.
Barge
What is the nickname given to the most famous T. Rex fossil found in the Badlands?
Sue
This is the biggest difference between the Central Plains and the Great Plains
Rainfall
336 is the number of dimples on an average ________.
Golf ball
The Great Lakes owe their shape, depth, and water to what natural process, which occurred thousands of years ago.
The melting of glaciers.
Traditionally, this large land mammal has grazed the prairie grasses that surround the Badlands.
Bison
What are two reasons why the Midwest is an important agricultural region?
Rich soil and a long growing season
The only NFL team to finish the season as undefeated Super Bowl Champions.
1972 Miami Dolphins