Midwest Region Quiz Lesson 1 Part 1

Which region is located in the middle of the country?

• Southwest

• Midwest

• Northeast

• West

What are the two mountain ranges that border the Midwest?

• Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains

• Andes Mountains and Alps

• Sierra Nevada Mountains and Cascade Mountains

• Rocky Mountains and Himalayas

What is the term for level or gently rolling land covered in grasses, with few trees?

• Mountain

• Forest

• Prairie

• Desert

Which river carries more water than any other river in the United States?

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

How many Great Lakes are in the Midwest?

• Three

• Four

• Six

• Five

Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Lakes?

• Lake Erie

• Lake Huron

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Tahoe

What type of water are the Great Lakes made up of?

• Freshwater

• Mineral water

• Brackish water

• Saltwater

Which state is NOT part of the Midwest region?

• Illinois

• Texas

• Michigan

• Ohio

What is the highest peak in the Black Hills?

• Crazy Horse Memorial

• Devils Tower

• Black Elk Peak

• Mount Rushmore

Which river marks part of the borders between Nebraska and Iowa and between Kansas and Missouri?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Ohio River