Regions: The Midwest

What landform is between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains today?

• ocean

• lakes

• plains

• glaciers

What is the longest river in the country?

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

• Ohio River

What river in the Midwest carries more water than any other river in North America?

• Ohio River

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

How many Great Lakes are there in the Midwest?

• 6

• 3

• 5

True or False:

During the hot summer in the Midwest, there are Hurricanes.

• True

• False

What made the French move to the Midwest in the first place?

• Fishing

• Fur Trade

• Farming

What attracted many people to the Midwest in the early 1700's?

• Rich farm land

• Mining

• Fishing

What is a nomad?

• Someone who moves from one place to another.

• A person who builds homes.

• A farmer raising cattle.

Which one is a nonagricultural resource?

• chicken

• corn

• limestone

Pick all that are farm products.

• apple

• corn

• wheat

• coal