Chapter 7 REview

The Midwest is in between which two mountain ranges?

• Sierra Nevada and the Himalayans
• Sierra Nevada and the Rockies
• The Rockies and the Appalachians
• Appalachians and the Alaskan

The land in the Midwest is great for...

Identify which of the following Midwestern cities began as trading posts along the water.

• Detroit
• Chicago
• Cleveland
• all of the above

Which best describes the climate of the Midwest?

• hot and dry
• mild winters and cool summers
• cold winters and hot summers
• wet and humid

Explain why the Midwest is so important for transportation and trade. Name at least one reason. 3 possible answers.

Name 3 crops grown in the Midwest Region.

In the 1600s what item did French Explorers trade in the Midwest.

Name one natural resource that is mined in the Midwest

Why is Detroit known as the "Motor City"?

Which Great Lake is NOT part of the Midwest?

• Lake Erie
• Lake Ontario
• Lake Huron
• Lake Superior
• Lake Michigan