Midwest Region

Midwest States

100

• This is the most populous city in the Midwest and the third most populated city in the United States.
  
  

Chicago, Illinois

200

These two states are located in the Midwest and are known as North and South versions of the same name.
 

North Dakota and South Dakota

300

This state is home to the famous Mount Rushmore.
 

South Dakota

400

This state is known for the Great Lakes and is home to the city of Detroit

Michigan

500

This state is known for its flat plains and the state motto “The Wheat State.”

Kansas

Geography of the Midwest

100

Much of the Midwest is made up of these flat, open areas, also known for farming.

Plains

200

This river is one of the largest in the Midwest and is often used for shipping goods on barges.

The Mississippi River

300

This river flows through Ohio and is another major river in the Midwest.

The Ohio River

400

This river flows through Missouri and is another important river in the Midwest.
 

 the Missouri River

500

These two states in the Midwest have the most fertile soil, which makes them famous for farming.

Iowa and Illinois

Agriculture and Land

100

This area is known as the "breadbasket of America" because it grows large amounts of corn, oats, and wheat.

The Midwest

200

These three crops are commonly grown in the Midwest due to its fertile soil.

Corn, oats, and wheat

300

This state in the Midwest is famous for its production of corn.

Iowa

400

The Midwest is known for growing this crop, which is often used to make bread, cereal, and snacks.

Wheat

500

: These tall plants are a major crop in the Midwest and are often turned into products like popcorn or syrup.

Corn

Weather and Climate

100

Winters in the Midwest are typically this type of season, with snow and cold temperatures.

Cold and snowy winters

200

Summers in the Midwest are generally this type of season.

 Hot summers

300

 In the Midwest, this type of storm is common in the summer, with strong winds and rain.

A thunderstorm

400

This weather event, often seen in the Midwest, is a rotating column of air that can cause damage to buildings.

A tornado

500

This season in the Midwest is known for moderate temperatures and colorful leaves.

Fall

Fun Facts

100

This famous landmark, located in South Dakota, features the faces of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

Mount Rushmore

200

This city in Illinois is known for its deep-dish pizza and tall skyscrapers like the Willis Tower.

Chicago

300

This is the largest state in the Midwest by area.

Nebraska

400

This Midwestern state is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Ohio

500

This Midwestern city is known for the Gateway Arch, which is a symbol of westward expansion.

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