Unit 1: Geography of Michigan Study Guide

What region of the United States does Michigan belong in?

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Midwest

What is the state capital of Michigan?

• Grand Rapids

• Lansing

• Detroit

Which is NOT included in the Great Lakes region?

• Wisconsin

• Iowa

• New York

• Michigan

What is an example of someone using a natural resource?

• walking a dog

• fishing in a river

• reading the newspaper

What is one negative consequence of pollution in our lakes?

• plants in the water will grow

• fish like the water better when it's dirty.

• Microplastics end up in our drinking water.

Why do most people live in the southeastern part of the state?

• There are more job opportunities.

• The north is too cold.

• The north has too many trees.

• It's closer to the water.

What is a positive consequence of cutting down Michigan's forests?

• There will be more wood for building homes.

• Animal homes will be lost

• There will be more water to drink

What would a negative consequence be of cutting down Michigan's forests?

• There is more wood for building homes.

• Animal homes would be lost.

• There will be more water to drink.

Many oranges we buy here in Michigan come from Florida. Many apples sold in Florida come from Michigan. Why is this?

• People in Florida like apples more than people in Michigan.

• Florida and Michigan trade apples for oranges.

• Different foods grow better in different climates.

What is a reason people might move out of Michigan?

• Better job opportunities

• Michigan is too hot.

• Michigan doesn't have enough beaches.