Midwest Geography and Characteristics

Noah and Michael are curious: Why does Minnesota have so many lakes? Did Bigfoot dig them, or did ancient glaciers melt and leave them behind?

• Bigfoot digging a hole

• Dinosaur prints filled with water

• Ancient glaciers melting

• A massive amount of rain

Elijah, Olivia, and Aiden are planning a road trip across the United States! They want to visit a state in the Midwest region. Can you help them choose which state to visit?

• Colorado

• Texas

• Virginia

• Iowa

True or False

Michael and Olivia are chatting about the wild weather in the Midwest. Michael says, "Since the Midwest isn't regulated by the oceans, we get some pretty extreme weather—huge storms in the summer and freezing, subzero winters!" Is Michael correct?

Grace, Ethan, and Benjamin are planning a river adventure in the Midwest! Which river should they choose if they want to travel along the longest one in the region?

• Colorado River

• Hudson River

• Mississippi River

• Columbia River

Charlotte and Aiden are having a friendly debate in class! They want to know: what is a common nickname for the Midwest because of its amazing agricultural output?

• Sunshine State

• America's Breadbasket

• Empire State

• Golden State

Abigail, Avery, and Aria are planning a road trip across the Midwest! They want to visit a famous Great Lake that borders several Midwest states. Can you help them figure out which lake they should add to their itinerary?

• Lake Tahoe

• Lake Okeechobee

• Lake Pontchartrain

• Lake Superior

Isla, Aria, and Ethan are planning a road trip across the United States! They want to know: how is the Midwest different from other regions?

• The Midwest has a tropical climate and is known for its beaches.

• The Midwest has a predominantly filled with cities and lacks farms and agriculture.

• The Midwest is a desert region with very little vegetation.

• The Midwest is known for its farming and fertile soil.

What natural features make the Midwest region a popular destination for outdoor adventures?

• Rolling plains, forests, and lakes

• Deserts and mountains

• Tropical beaches

• Urban skyscrapers

Which activity is commonly enjoyed in the Great Lakes of the Midwest?

• Boating and water sports

• Desert hiking

• Mountain climbing

• Surfing

What cities in the Midwest are known for their cultural and historical sites?

• Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle

• Miami, Orlando, and Tampa

• Dallas, Houston, and Austin