Social Studies: Unit 1 Chapter 1 & 2

What continent is Illinois located on?

• Europe

• Asia

• North America

• Africa

Which river is located in Central Illinois?

• Mississippi River

• Illinois River

• Ohio River

• Missouri River

Why are there many farms located in the Northern & Central Plains of Illinois?

• Rich soil

• High mountains

• Desert climate

• Dense forests

What county is Steeleville located in?

• Cook County

• Randolph County

• Lake County

• DuPage County

What is the capital of Illinois?

• Chicago

• Springfield

• Peoria

• Naperville

Where is the highest elevation in Illinois?

• Lake Michigan

• Charles Mound

• Kaskaskia River

• Cairo

What Great Lake borders Illinois?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Huron

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Erie

Where is the longest growing season in Illinois?

• Northern Illinois

• Central Illinois

• Southern Illinois

• Western Illinois

What European country discovered Illinois?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

What shaped the sandstone in the Shawnee National Forest?

• Wind

• Water

• Erosion

• Ice