The Midwest Region

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• Midwest
• South
• Northeast
• Mountain

How many states are in the Midwest region?

• Twelve

• Eight

• Fifteen

• Ten

What are some of the main features of the Midwest Region mentioned in the passage?

• Corn, Wheat, Cows, Bison, Wide prairies, Great Lakes, The Mighty Mississippi

• Deserts, Palm trees, Rocky Mountains, Pacific Ocean

• Rainforests, Volcanoes, Coral reefs, Tropical islands

• Beaches, Citrus fruits, Alligators, Swamps

What are the Central Plains mostly covered with?

• Prairie grasses

• Desert sand

• Dense forests

• Rocky mountains

What are the Black Hills in South Dakota known for?

• The Black Hills are the hilliest part of the Great Plains and have very high peaks made of granite.

• They are famous for their large desert areas and sand dunes.

• They are known for being the flattest region in the United States.

• They are recognized for their tropical rainforests and high humidity.

What are the Badlands and why are they called that?

• The Badlands are areas of the Great Plains that are very dry and useless for farming and many other human purposes. They have steep slopes made of clay and soft rock, which erode to create canyons and strange shapes.

• The Badlands are lush forests found in the eastern United States, known for their fertile soil and abundant rainfall.

• The Badlands are coastal regions with sandy beaches and palm trees, popular for tourism and fishing.

• The Badlands are mountain ranges covered in dense vegetation, famous for their high peaks and ski resorts.

What are the two major rivers that combine to make an important waterway in the Midwest?

• The Mississippi River and the Missouri River.

• The Ohio River and the Colorado River.

• The Arkansas River and the Red River.

• The Platte River and the Tennessee River.

Which river is the longest river in North America?

• The Missouri River.

• The Mississippi River.

• The Colorado River.

• The Yukon River.

Four of the five Great Lakes touch the Midwest region.

• True

• False

What fraction of the world's fresh water is held by the Great Lakes?

• One-fourth.

• One-tenth.

• One-half.

• One percent.