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What covers most of the Midwest land?
Prairie grasses
100
Why is the soo locks closed in the winter?
The soo locks are closed during the winter because of the ice on the Great lakes.
100
What is the most important resource in the Midwest?
Soil
100
What is the biggest city in the Midwest?
Chicago, Illinois
100
The midwest is the largest population for what immigrants?
German and the Swedish
200
How many states are in the Midwest region?
12 states
200
What do people do to protect themselves in tornado alley?
Buildings in the Midwest have strong roofs and foundations.
200
What are the three main belts of the Midwest?
The corn belt, wheat belt, and the dairy belt.
200
Why is Chicago an important city for the Midwest?
It is important because of its location near waterways.
200
In which city in the U.S. have the most barbecue restaurants?
St. Louis
300
What are the Great Plains like?
Mostly dry grassland with few trees
300
What happens to prairie dogs in the winter?
They live underground.
300
What is corn syrup used for?
Corn syrup is used in ice cream, glue, soap, and paint.
300
What state has the largest mall in our nation?
Minnesota (Mall of America)
300
What are some outdoor sports that are played during winter in the Midwest?
Skiing, skating, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.
400
In what state are the Black Hills located?
South Dakota
400
Why do hunters kill the bison?
To make fur skins.
400
What is the most important use for corn?
Corn has the importance of food that we eat.
400
In what state is the Gateway Arch located?
Missouri
400
What is the shelter that ice fishermen used?
An ice shanty.
500
Why is the Badlands named "badlands"?
The land is useless for farming and many other human purposes.
500
What warns people when a tornado is near.
The sirens.
500
Which state produces the most cheese than anywhere else in the US?
Wisconsin
500
In Mt. Rushmore, who are the four presidents that are carved into the mountain?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
500
What is one popular food that midwesterners like?
Pizza and a coney dog.