This is the river that begins in Minnesota and travels down to the Gulf of Mexico.
What is The Mississippi?
100
Something that is grown or comes from the earth is called this.
What is a natural resource?
100
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In the midwest the summers are ____ & ____while the winters are ___ & ____.
What is short & hot long & cold.
100
The cold weather cannot keep the midwestern population indoors, they like to do many winter activities, including the one that inspires people to create "shanty towns."
What is ice fishing?
200
Madison is the capital of this state
What is Wisconsin?
200
One of the Great Lakes splits Michigan into 2 parts, what is it?
What is Lake Michigan?
200
Something that is taken from the natural environment and used or changed by people is called this.
What is a product?
200
The midwest is famous for its storms, name the two common types of storms in the midwest.
What is a Noreaster and Tornado?
200
***DAILY DOUBLE***
MOTOWN referred to 2 movements that came from Detroit, what were they?
What are Automobiles (cars) and Music?
300
Springfield is the capital of this state
What is Illinois?
300
The midwest mainly consists of this type of landform.
What are rolling hills, great plains and/or farm land?
300
Dairy & Wheat are _________s from the midwest.
What are Natural Resources?
300
This state has the Gateway To The West as a landmark
What is Missouri?
300
Grand Rapids, MN is home to this famous singer/movie star?
Who is Judy Garland?
400
This state's capital is also the name of our 16th president
Name that state.
What is (Lincoln) Nebraska?
400
This Great Lake shares a border with Minnesota.
What is Lake Superior?
400
The midwest has this nickname because of the wheat that is grown here.
What is America's Bread Basket?
400
Chicago has MANY great areas to visit such as: Navy Pier, The Miracle Mile and the great landmark known as _______.
What is the Sear's Tower?
400
Rock n' Roll was created in this city & state.
What is Cleveland, Ohio?
500
Lansing is the capital of this state.
What is Michigan?
500
If you travel into South Dakota, you will view rolling hills and ____________ on your way to Mount Rushmore
What are The Bad Lands or Black Hills?
500
North Dakota has become huge in farming (or drilling) this type of natural resource.
What is oil?
500
During the winter, animals do this to adapt to the cold environment in the winter months.
What is hibernate/migrate?
500
The midwest likes to eat this kind of food a lot - because it is a natural resource.