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WorksheetsThe Midwest Region
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
The eastern part of the Midwest is called...
the Central Plains
the Badlands
the Northwest Ordinance
The Great Plains
the western part of the Midwest that stretches to the Rocky Mountains is called...
the Great Plains
the Northwest Ordinance
the Badlands
the Central Plains
an area of rough land and light vegetation in western South Dakota
the Northwest Ordinance
the Badlands
the Central Plains
the Great Plains
stated that land in the Midwest be divided into at least three but no more than five states
the Great Plains
the Central Plains
the Northwest Ordinance
None of the above
Which statement about the Great Lakes is true?
They were formed by glaciers.
They connect to the Pacific Ocean.
They are all located in the Midwest.
Which describes the climate in the Midwest?
In the Midwest, summers can be very hot and winters very mild.
In the Midwest, summers can be very hot and winters very cold.
In the Midwest, summers can be very mild and winters are very cold.
Part of the Midwest is often called _______ Alley because this type of extreme weather is both common there and dangerous.
Tornado
Hurricane
Tsunami
How did Native Americans help make Cahokia the largest Native American city in North America BEFORE the Europeans arrived?
By using nearby waterways to ship goods they traded with other NA groups.
By settling land they purchased from the government.
Which natural resource was mined in Indiana and covers part of NY City's Empire State building?
Soil
Iron
Limestone
How did Ojibawa (Chippewa) adapt to the Midwest's geography?
by moving from place to place and hunting bison
by hunting in forests, fishing in lakes and rivers, and gathering fruits and wild rice.
What did Midwestern cities, such as Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and St. Louis begin as?
trading posts
large farms
What makes the Midwest one of the most productive farming regions in the world?
cool summer temperatures
a long growing season
Which crops grow well in the Great Plains?
citrus and strawberries
wheat and oats
corn and soybeans
Which is true of Midwest's workforce?
They make up just 10% of the nation's workforce.
They work in many different industries including tech, service, and health care.
