Mr. Will's class Flashcard on the State of Michigan

Front

What is the region of the United States where Michigan is located?

Back

Midwest

Front

What are the two main nicknames of the State of Michigan?

Back

The Great Lakes State and The Mitten State

Front

Why is Michigan called the Great Lakes State?

Back

Because it is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes

Front

Why is Michigan called the Mitten State?

Back

Because the state looks like a mitten on the map

Front

What is depicted in the center of the coat of arms on the flag of Michigan?

Back

A frontiersman on a peninsula by a lake

Front

What is the capital of Michigan?

Back

Lansing

Front

Which city is the largest in Michigan?

Back

Detroit

Front

What is the state bird of Michigan?

Back

American Robin

Front

What is one of the tricks that American Robins use to protect themselves?

Back

They fly in large groups

Front

How many peninsulas make up the State of Michigan?

Back

Two