Land and Water
What is the flat grassy area of the Midwest called?
Great Plains or Prarie
True or False
There are four distinct seasons in the Midwest region.
True
_______________ is the backbone to the Midwest economy.
Farming or Agriculture
What is the capital of Ohio?
Columbus
The ______________ River flows through the Midwest region, starting in Minnesota and emptying into the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi River
What weather related natural disaster occurs in parts of the Midwest when the conditions are right.
Tornado
Why is the Midwest nicknamed the Breadbasket of America?
What state is Mount Rushmore located in?
South Dakota
What is the capital of Wisconsin?
Madison
What country to our north borders all but one of the Great Lakes?
Canada
Name two Midwest states that are part of Tornado Alley.
Kansas and Nebraska
Besides for the "Breadbasket of America" what is the other nickname for the midwest region?
The Heartland of America
What tall building in Chicago, Illinois has a glass observation deck ?
Sears Tower
Name this state and its capital city
North Dakota, Bismarck
What fraction or percentage of the world's fresh water is located in the Great Lakes?
1/5 or 20%
True or False
The Midwest does not receive enough rainfall ever yearly.
False
What state produces more cheese than anywhere in the United States?
Wisconsin.
What famous landmark is in St. Louis Missouri symbolizes westward expansion.
The Gateway Arch
Name this state and its capital city.
Iowa, Des Moines
Name the five Great Lakes
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior
Why is Chicago nicknamed the Windy City?
Because it is located near Lake Michigan and gets a lot of wind blowing form the lake.
Name four crops grown in the MIdwest.
corn, wheat, cranberries and soybeans
Name this state, its capital city, and its abrreviation.
Missouri, Jefferson City, MO