Michigan Geography and Characteristics Worksheet

What is the approximate latitude of Michigan's absolute location?

• ~35° N

• ~45° N

• ~55° N

• ~65° N

What is the capital of Michigan?

• Detroit

• Grand Rapids

• Lansing

• Ann Arbor

Which four Great Lakes border Michigan?

• Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie

• Superior, Ontario, Huron, and Erie

• Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario

• Superior, Michigan, Ontario, and Erie

Michigan is north of Indiana and Ohio, and east of which state?

• Wisconsin

• Illinois

• Minnesota

• Iowa

Michigan shares an international border with which country across the Detroit River and St. Marys River?

• Canada

• Mexico

• France

• United Kingdom

Name the two peninsulas of Michigan.

Which of the following is NOT a physical characteristic of Michigan?

• Thousands of inland lakes and rivers

• Deserts

• Forests, sand dunes, beaches, and wetlands

• Snowy winters and warm summers

Which city is NOT listed as a major city in Michigan?

• Detroit

• Grand Rapids

• Chicago

• Ann Arbor

Michigan is known for which industry, especially in Detroit?

• Automobile industry

• Textile industry

• Film industry

• Technology industry

What is Michigan's nickname?

• The Great Lakes State

• The Sunshine State

• The Empire State

• The Lone Star State