SS 04.04 Marvelous Midwest

Which of the following features is in the Midwest?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Great Lakes

• Mojave Desert

Which man-made landmark is in the Midwest?

• Great Lakes

• Sugar Bushes in Vermont

• The Mall of America in Minnesota

• Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts

Which natural landform is in the Midwest?

• Rocky Mountains

• Great Plains

• The Fist

• Chicago skyline

Why is the Midwest region called the breadbasket of the United States?

• It produces so much lumber.

• It produces a lot of wheat.

• It produces farming equipment.

• People in the region make baskets.

What is the climate like in the Midwest?

• Hot summers and mild winters

• Rainy summers and rainy winters

• Warm summers and warm winters

• Humid summers and snowy winters

Which natural resources are mined in the Midwest?

• Cotton, corn, and beans

• Limestone, sand, and salt

• Pineapples, watermelon, and mangoes

• Oil and lumber

Who settled in the state of Missouri?

• Australians

• French

• Spanish

• British

What does the state name Missouri mean?

• Town of large canoes

• Town of large trees

• Town of many rivers

• Town of many minerals

What is one thing that made the Midwest a good place to settle?

• The vegetation

• The population

• The mountains

• The cultures

How does the Midwest compare to the other regions?

• Of all the regions, it was the first region to be settled.

• Of all the regions, it was the last region to be settled.

• Healthy soil and open space makes it a top place for growing crops.

• It is one of the smaller regions.