Midwest Agriculture Quiz Lesson 2 Part 2

What is the main reason why the Midwest is a good region for farming?

• It has a large population

• It has a diverse climate

• It has a lot of factories

• It has a lot of mountains

Which state in the Midwest is known as the Corn Belt?

• Minnesota

• Wisconsin

• Michigan

• Iowa

What are some of the agricultural products grown in the Midwest?

• Apples, cattle, and soybeans

• Berries, dairy, and iron

• Corn, wheat, and eggs

• Hogs, limestone, and coal

Which natural resource is mined in Illinois?

• Iron

• Fish

• Coal

• Limestone

What is the main use of iron ore mined in the Mesabi Range?

• Building houses

• Making steel goods

• Fishing

• Producing electricity

Which state in the Midwest is famous for its dairy products?

• Michigan

• Iowa

• Minnesota

• Wisconsin

What is the main reason why hogs are raised in the Midwest?

• They feed on corn

• They produce a lot of milk

• They are easy to raise

• They are native to the region

What is the primary use of Indiana limestone?

• Fishing

• Building houses

• Making steel goods

• Producing electricity

What is the main industry in the Great Lakes states?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

What is the main type of fishing in the Midwest today?

• Ice fishing

• Commercial fishing

• Recreational fishing

• Deep-sea fishing