Midwest Region Practice

Which of the following describes the climate of the Midwest Region?

• Mild with hot summers and warm winters

• Cold winters and hot summers, with sometimes volatile storms

• Very humid, with long summers

• Very cold and snowy year-round

Which of the following DOES NOT help the Economy?

• The soil in the Central Plains

• The natural resources available

• The landmarks

• The soil in the Great Plains

Which landform is a flat area with very little elevation?

• Peninsula

• Plateau

• Plain

• Lake

Which landmarks IS NOT found in the Midwest Region?

• The Bean

• The Arch

• The Empire State Building

• Mount Rushmore

Which of the following is the longest river in the United States?

• The Mississippi River

• The Arkansas River

• The Missouri River

• The Ohio River

Which of the following is a natural resource found in the Midwest Region?

• Cotton

• Dairy

• Peaches

• Timber

Which explains a landform found in the Midwest Region?

• Plain: land that changes in elevation.

• Lake: Land surrounded by water on all four sides

• River: water that flows into a larger body of water

• Hills: steep elevation in the land

Which is a way people adapt to the climate in this region?

• Go into a room with windows during a Tornado.

• Wear jackets, mittens, hats, and shorts in the winter.

• Make sure you wear t-shirts, sunscreen and boots in the summer.

• Buy non-perishable food items in preparation for a blizzard.

Which is a landmark that is found in this region?

• Rocky Mountains

• Mall of America

• Appalachian Mountains

• Grand Canyon

Which answer is apart of the Midwestern Culture?

• Motown Music

• Sports Team: Los Angeles Rams

• Blues Country Music

• Chicken Tacos