Midwest Climate and Geography Quiz

What was an important food source and clothing for early people in the Midwest?

• Rabbit

• Bear

• Buffalo

• Deer

What purpose did the mounds serve for early people in the Midwest?

• Farming

• Religious purposes and burials

• Storage

• Housing

What are the Great Lakes?

• The Great Lakes are a system of five interconnected lakes in the northeastern United States

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  The Great Lakes are five lakes in the Southeastern United States

• The Great Lakes are a system of five interconnected lakes in the WEST United States

What type of storms are formed due to the climate of the Midwest?

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

What large herds roamed the Midwestern Plain?

• Cows

• Buffalo

• Horses

• Sheep

What purpose did the sacred centers near towns serve for early people?

• Entertainment

• Protection from enemies

• Trade

• Education

Which of the following is not a region in the Midwest?

• Desert Plains

• Ozark Plateau

• Central Plains

• Great Lakes

What extreme temperature is experienced in the Midwest due to its climate?

• Constant heat

• Blizzards

• Mild winters

• Cool summers

What natural disaster is common in the Midwest due to its climate?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tsunamis

What geographical feature is not found in the Midwest?

• Plains

• Mountains

• Hills

• Plateaus