SS Chapter 6

Multiple Choice

What is a plain?

• A mountainous region.

• A type of tree.

• A flat, level area of land.

Multiple Choice

Why is the Great Plains region called America's Breadbasket?

• It is shaped like a basket

• 
  It has many bakeries

• it grows a large amount of wheat

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Why are the Great Plains less populated than other regions of the United States?

• Because the land is flat and has few resources

• Because there are many big cities

• Because the climate is harsh and there are few big cities

• Because it is located near the coast

Multiple Choice

Which of the following state is part of the Great Plains region?

• Nebraska
• Florida
• California

Multiple Choice

A major characteristic of the Great Plains region is the ___ of the land.

• flatness
• valleys
• hills

Multiple Choice

Which states are included in the Great Plains region?

• California, Texas, Florida, New York

• Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota

• Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana

Multiple Choice

Which city is the capital of South Dakota?

• Pierre
• Rapid City
• Sioux Falls

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the area known for frequent tornadoes in the Great Plains?

• Hurricane Valley
• Cyclone Zone

• Tornado Alley

Multiple Choice

What animal was commonly found on the Great Plains in the early 1800s?

• Wolves
• Bears
• Bison

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word "hide" as used in the text?

• animal skin

• type of plant

• place to live

Multiple Choice

What was the impact of settlers hunting bison on the Great Plains?

• It increased the bison population.

• It helped Native Americans thrive.

• It almost caused the bison herds to vanish.

Multiple Choice

Who hunted bison for food on the Great Plains?

• European explorers
• Cowboys and ranchers
• Native Americans and early settlers

Multiple Choice

What are reservations as mentioned in the text?

• Reservations are a type of financial aid for students.
• Reservations are agreements made between two parties.
• Areas set aside for Native Americans by the federal government.

Multiple Choice

What is a tornado as described in the text?

• A swirling cloud shaped like a funnel that brings destructive winds.

• A type of cloud that forms in clear skies.

• A calm weather phenomenon with no wind.

Multiple Choice

Why is the area in South Dakota called the Badlands?

• It is a popular tourist destination

• 
  It is full of lush forests

• 
  It is dry and barren

Multiple Select

Which of the following are challenges people face living in the Great Plains?

• Hot summers

• Abundant water

• Many big cities

• Freezing winters

Drag and Drop

Which four American presidents are featured on Mount Rushmore?​

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George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Theodore Roosevelt

Abraham Lincoln

Barack Obama

James Madison

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the sculpture that features the faces of four American presidents?

• Mount Rushmore
• Washington Monument
• Statue of Liberty