Midwest Climate and Wildlife Quiz Lesson 1 Part 2

What is the main reason for extreme temperatures in the Midwest?

• The cool Canadian air

• The steady temperature of ocean water

• The presence of the Rocky Mountains

• The hot, wet air from the Gulf of Mexico

Which states in the Midwest experience especially cold winters?

• South Dakota and Iowa

• Indiana and Ohio

• Kansas and Nebraska

• North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan

What is a blizzard?

• A type of tornado

• A destructive column of spinning air

• A heavy snowstorm with powerful winds

• A grassy wetland

Why is the western part of the Midwest drier than the eastern part?

• The hot, wet air from the Gulf of Mexico

• The cool Canadian air

• The steady temperature of ocean water

• The presence of the Rocky Mountains

What kind of extreme weather can occur when dry Midwestern air meets hot, wet air from the Gulf of Mexico?

• Blizzards

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Heat waves

What is Tornado Alley?

• An area of rough land in western South Dakota

• A type of blizzard

• A grassy wetland

• A region in the Midwest where tornadoes are common

Which animal is one of North America's most endangered animals and has been brought back to Badlands National Park?

• Coyote

• American bison

• Black-footed ferret

• Pronghorn antelope

What animal is commonly found in the Midwest's prairie?

• Deer

• Sheep

• American bison

• Snakes

Which animals are commonly found in the forests of the Midwest?

• Ducks, geese, and cranes

• Owls and hawks

• Pronghorn antelope, prairie dogs, and coyotes

• Squirrels, raccoons, and deer

What kind of fish can be found in the Great Lakes?

• Pike, perch, bass, and carp

• Sharks and dolphins

• Catfish

• Salmon and trout