WorksheetsMidwest Region Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
An area that has a very high number of destructive tornadoes is known as
Blizzard Central
Tornado Alley
Soo Locks
Hail Alley
All of the following are tributaries of the Mississippi River EXCEPT
Arkansas River
Rio Grande River
Missouri River
Ohio River
The longest river in North America is
the Missouri River
the Ohio River
the Mississippi River
the Rio Grande River
One of the most valuable resources of the Midwest is
oil
diamonds
rich soil
citrus fruits
An area in the Great Plains that is useless for farming is known as
Mount Rushmore
tributaries
the Central Plains
the Badlands
The Midwest is connected to the Gulf of Mexico and to the Atlantic Ocean by
the Rio Grande River
canals
rivers
both canals and rivers
Most of the Midwest region is
covered with ice
flat, grassy plains
swampy
covered with mountains
Mall of America, the largest indoor shopping mall in the United States, is located in
Ohio
Wisconsin
Missouri
Minnesota
Which Midwest state produces more cheese than any other state in the United States?
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Wisonsin
What is the name of the world's largest statue that is located in the Midwest region?
Mount Rushmore
Gateway Arch
Crazy Horse Memorial
Willis Tower
Fisherman use a small shelter to keep out wind and blowing snow as they ice fish. This small shelter is known as a/an
ice hut
shanty
ice belt
igloo
All of the following are main areas or belts in the Midwest region EXCEPT
Corn Belt
Dairy Belt
Grain Belt
Wheat Belt
Which city in Michigan produces most of the breakfast cereal in the country?
Detroit
Lansing
Battle Creek
Ann Arbor
Which style of music was invented in Cleveland, Ohio?
Motown
Country
Rock and Roll
Rap
How many states are in the Midwest region?
10
11
12
13
The Midwest can have severe weather. Storms that bring heavy snow and freezing winds are called
hail storms
blizzards
tornadoes
hurricanes
The Great Lakes are not all at the same level. What are needed to lift and lower ships from one lake to the next?
levies
tributaries
locks
canals
What body/bodies of water that are located in the Midwest region hold one-fourth of all the freshwater in the world?
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Why is Detroit, Michigan, nicknamed Motor City?
it produces most of the breakfast cereal in the country
it is a center for the automobile industry
a style of music called the Motown sound started there
it is home to many Nascar races
What is a transportation hub?
land that is useless for farming
a center for moving goods and people
where the Mall of America is located
a place where ice fishing occurs
What does a transportation hub NOT contain?
railroads
buses
highways
waterways
airports
The Midwest has large deposits of iron ore. This mineral is changed to _______________ to make cars and trucks.
plastic
steel
diamonds
iron
The largest city in the Midwest region is
Saint Louis
Chicago
Indianapolis
Columbus
Which monument honors four American presidents?
The Gateway Arch
Crazy Horse Memorial
Mount Rushmore
The Liberty Bell
Which area of land has better soil?
Great Plains
Central Plains
