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WorksheetsSocial Studies: Unit 1 Chapter 1 & 2
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
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
What covered the Northern Plains before settlers arrived?
Forests
Deserts
Grasslands
Mountains
How many people live in Chicago?
About 1 million people
About 2 million people
About 3 million people
About 4 million people
What is the landscape of the Southern Forest & Hills?
Deserts
Plains
Hills, Valleys, Canyons
Beaches
Where is Carbondale located?
Southern edge of the Shawnee National Forest
Northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest
Eastern edge of the Shawnee National Forest
Western edge of the Shawnee National Forest
What is the Garden of the gods famous for?
Waterfalls
Rock formations like Camel Rock
Forests
Wildlife
Which part of the United States is Illinois located?
Midwest
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
What state does NOT border IL?
Indiana
Tennesse
Iowa
Kentucky
What lake borders IL?
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
Rend Lake
Lake Indiana
How were different landforms formed in IL?
by lightening storms during the last Ice Age
by flooding and tornados in the early 1800's
by hurricanes in the 1200's
by slow-moving glaciers
Which landform makes up MOST of Illinois?
forest
canyons
hills
prairies
Which landform are found in the Northwestern corner and southern part of Illinois (IL)?
forest and desserts
canyons and mountains
hills and valleys
prairies and hills
Why is Illinois developed into "America's transportation hub"?
climate
IL is located in the central part of the United States
IL is called the "Prairie State"
borders Lake Michigan
Why are there many farms located in the northern and central (middle parts) of the state?
climate
rich soil
flat land
valleys
Temperature and precipitation affect which feature of Illinois the most?
climate
conservation
weather
pollution
Which best describes Illinois' climate?
temperate
cool winters & warm summers
arctic
tropical
desert
Which is NOT a factor that causes Illinois to have natural hazard?
temperate climate
cool winters & warm summers
Midwestern location
weather in the state
distance from South America
What is the lowest elevation in the state?
Charles Mound
Cairo, IL
Carbondale, IL
Bloomington, IL
Who invited the first plow?
John Case
John Deere
John Muir
John Cobb
Which river is in Central Illinois?
Mississippi River
Wabash River
Ohio River
Illinois River
What European country discovered Illinois?
Great Britian
France
Germany
Spain
What covered the Northern Plains before the settlers arrived?
Water
desert
grasslands
mountains
East St. Louis serves as an important transportation center.
True
False
St. Louis is in Illinois.
True
False
Perryville is in Illinois.
True
False
What county is Steeleville in?
Jackson
Randolph
Williamson
Perry
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