Midwest Region Review

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How many states are considered part of the Midwest?

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twelve

Front

Which of the following is NOT found in the Midwest?
flat plains, rolling hills, beaches, mountains

Back

beaches

Front

What is the Midwest's nickname?

Back

The Breadbasket

Front

Which does NOT describe the economy of the Midwest?
Options:
Coal mining is an important industry.
Detroit, Michigan is known for manufacturing automobiles.
Fishing is important to the economy.
The Mississippi River and Great Lakes are important to the shipping industry.

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Fishing is important to the economy.

Front

What RENEWABLE resources does the Midwest produce energy from?

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wind

Front

What is commonly mined in the Midwest?

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coal

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What is true of Midwest's climate?

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The Midwest has four distinct seasons.

Front

Which of the following is NOT true of the Midwest? Many states are part of Tornado Alley. All twelve states are contiguous. The Great Lakes are part of the Midwest.

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The Midwest stretches from Atlantic to Pacific Oceans.

Front

Which is a NATURAL (not man-made) landmark found in the Midwest? Mount Rushmore, Cave of the Mounds, Gateway Arch, Grand Canyon

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Cave of the Mounds

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In which state is Mount Rushmore?

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South Dakota