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WorksheetsUnit One – Michigan Geography Practice
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
What region of the United States does Michigan belong in?
Southwest
North East
Midwest
What is the state capital of Michigan?
Grand Rapids
Lansing
Detroit
What is an example of someone using a natural resource?
walking a dog
fishing on a river
reading the newspaper
What is one negative consequence of pollution in our lakes?
plants in the water will grow larger
fish like the water when it’s dirty
microplastics end up in our drinking water
Zac lives in Detroit. Detroit is in Wayne County. Which is also true?
Zac lives in the Upper Peninsula
Zac lives in Maryland
Zac lives in the Midwest
Why do most people in Michigan live in the southeastern part of the state?
There are more jobs opportunities
The north has too many trees
It’s close to the water
In what direction is Missouri from Michigan?
South
North East
South West
In what direction is Lake Ontario from Michigan?
East
West
South
In what direction is Kentucky from Michigan?
East
West
South
In what direction is Pennsylvania from Michigan?
North East
South West
South East
What part of Michigan is closest to Wisconsin?
Thumb Peninsula
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
In what direction is New York from Michigan?
North
South
East
What is a positive consequence of cutting down forests?
There is more wood for building homes.
Animals homes would be lost.
There will be more water to drink.
What is a negative consequence of cutting down forests?
There is more wood for building homes.
Animals homes would be lost.
There will be more water to drink.
What is one reason people might move out of Michigan?
Better job opportunities.
Michigan is too hot all year.
There are not enough beaches.
Many oranges we buy here come from Florida. Many apples sold in Florida come from Michigan. Why do you think this happens?
People in Florida like apples more than people in Michigan.
Florida and Michigan trade apples for oranges.
Different foods grow better in different climates.
Why do you think so many Christmas trees come from Michigan?
People in Michigan love Christmas.
Most of our state is covered by trees and forests.
Michigan wants less trees in their state.
Which of the following is an example of humans changing the environment to fit their needs?
People cut down trees to build a house.
People go to the beach in the summer.
People work for big car companies.
Which state is NOT included in the Great Lakes region?
Wisconsin
Iowa
New York
Use the map to identify the Great Lake labeled A.
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Use the map to identify the Great Lake labeled B.
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Use the map to identify the Great Lake labeled C.
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Use the map to identify the Great Lake labeled D.
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Use the map to identify the Great Lake labeled E.
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Detroit is located in Wayne County. Explain how this map can be divided into regions.
By counties, with each outlined area representing a county
By school districts drawn across the state
By separate U.S. states within Michigan
By national parks marked across Michigan
Michigan can be divided into two regions — the Superior Upland and the Central Lowland. Which characteristic best describes the Superior Upland region of Michigan?
Higher elevations with rocky hills and large forests
Wide, flat plains with rich farmland
Hot, sandy desert climate
Tropical rainforest with year-round heat
Michigan can be divided into two regions — the Superior Upland and the Central Lowland. Which characteristic best describes the Central Lowland region of Michigan?
Broad lowlands and plains that are good for farming
Steep mountains with thin, rocky soil
Ocean coastline with coral reefs
Year-round ice fields with little vegetation
