Ch 4 Midwest Test

Front

Which physical feature covers one-third of the United States?

Back

the Great Plains

Front

The Rocky Mountains are a physical feature that play a role in forming storms. Cold air moves from the south into hot air of the north, causing thunderstorms when the air mixes.

Back

False

Front

Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable contributed to the Midwest by settling a trading post that became the city of _________________.

Back

Chicago

Front

How did canals help the growth of industry in the Midwest?

Back

Canals connected major waterways and allowed people to ship their goods faster.

Front

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Immigrants struggled to adapt as they arrived in the United States, but they also added to American culture by bringing their traditions and heritage.

Back

True

Front

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Construction of the Mount Rushmore memorial angered Native Americans because it was built on land that was sacred to the Lakota people.

Back

True

Front

An important natural resource needed to grow grain in the Midwest region is ___________________________.

Back

soil

Front

Why is the Midwest known as "America's Breadbasket"?

Back

There is more wheat grown there than in other regions.

Front

How did Sacagawea contribute to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Back

She helped guide the men and acted as an interpreter between them and Native Americans.

Front

Why is the Gateway Arch a symbol of the Midwest?

Back

It honors the spirit of the people who moved westward.