Social Studies: Chapter 2 IL

What did the glaciers leave behind in the Northern & Central Plains of Illinois?

• Rich soil

• Sand dunes

• Lakes

• Mountains

What European country discovered Illinois?

• Spain

• France

• Italy

• Germany

What shaped the sandstone in the Shawnee National Forest?

• Wind

• Erosion

• Rain

• Ice

Where are moraines found in Illinois?

• Southern Illinois

• Central Plains/Central Illinois

• Western Illinois

• Eastern Illinois

What industry is found in the Northern Plains in the cities of Moline and Kankakee?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Tourism

• Fishing

What covered the Northern Plains before settlers arrived?

• Forests

• Grasslands

• Deserts

• Rivers

How many people live in Chicago?

• About 1 million people

• About 2 million people

• About 3 million people

• About 4 million people

What are Chicago’s major industries?

• Technology, tourism, education

• Steel, printing, food production

• Finance, healthcare, real estate

• Textiles, agriculture, mining

What are the industries in the Southern Forest & Hills?

• Fishing & tourism

• Mining & oil

• Agriculture & textiles

• Technology & finance

What is the landscape of Southern Forest & Hills in Illinois?

• Deserts

• Hills, valleys, canyons

• Plains

• Mountains