Fast Facts
How were the Great Lakes formed
The great lakes were formed by glaciers. As the glaciers moved they formed deep pits on the surface below them, when the glaciers melted the leftover water was stored in these dents/pits in the ground, forming lakes.
What are the winters in the Midwest like?
Winters in the MW have brutal conditions such as freezing temperatures, blizzards, and have strong/cold winds
What is Detroit also known as? There are two diff nick names
Motown (music) and Motor city (automobile industry)
This state and its capital is known for their cheese!
Madison, Wisconsin
What is the system of growing a different crop in a field each year to preserve the fertility of the land
Crop rotation
What are the Badlands and where are they located?
The Badlands are an area of rough land, located in South Dakota. The Badlands are a part of our National Parks.
What is the most important resource in the Midwest? Why?
The most important resource in the MW is its fertile soil. The Midwest's soil is amazing for agriculture
This state has a city known for funky music and automotive production ... but it is not the capital. What is the capital of this state?
Lansing, Michigan
Who is a person who spreads his or her religious beliefs to others
Missionary
What 3 animals make their homes on the prairies of the midwest?
The three animals that make their homes on the prairies in the MW are Prairie dogs, bison, and coyotes. Pronghorn antelopes
What is the nickname given to the Midwest?
America's Breadbasket
How does the inland location of the midwest affect the region’s weather?
The inland location affects the region's weather because it experiences extreme temperature fluctuations: freezing winters and extremely hot and dry or humid summers
These two capitals are french
Des Moines, Iowa
Pierre, South Dakota
What is a localized and destructive windstorm occurring over land, A funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground.
Tornado
What bodies of water is the Midwest region near
The bodies of water near the MW region are 4 of the 5 Great Lakes. They are Lake Erie, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron. As well as the 3 major rivers: Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio
The Midwest has 3 major farming industries- What are they?
The 3 major farming industries in the MW are corn, wheat/soybeans, and livestock (dairy and meat)
Explain what the Northwest Ordinance is
The NW Ordinance was a law made stating and outlining a path for territories to become states and guaranteeing rights like freedom of religion and the right to a trial by jury.
This capital has the same name as it's state
Indianapolis, Indiana
Where is a mostly flat and grassy region on the western side, mostly higher and drier land near Rocky Mountains located?
Great plains
What method do farmers use to get water to areas of drier land? Why is this important?
Farmers get water to areas of dry land that need to be used for farming through irrigation. Irrigation is the supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels (hose lines underground connected to wells, rivers, etc.).
What is the difference between the Central Plains and the Great Plains? Include details about weather and terrain/land
The great plains are higher and drier and grow wheat, they are a part of the western section of the MW. The central plains are better for growing corn and are on the eastern part of MW. The central plains have more rain and moisture.
Why is the Midwest so important to transportation and trade?
The MW is important to transportation and trade because it is centrally located in the US. It is a hub for trading posts (has lots of distribution and manufacturing centers), and tons of infrastructure (roads and railroads). It has major rivers used for transportation as well!
Topeka, Kansas
What is a place in colonial North America where settlers and Native Americans met to exchange goods?
Trading Post