Midwest Review

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Write the correct postal abbreviation for each

state

Write the correct postal abbreviation for each

state

1. ND 2. SD3. NE4. KS5. OK6. MN7. IA8. MO9. WI

10. IL11. MI12. IN 13. OH

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS! Now, write

the full name of the state

Now, write the full name of the state

1. ND 2. SD3. NE4. KS5. OK6. MN7. IA8. MO9. WI

10. IL11. MI12. IN 13. OH

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS!

= North Dakota= South Dakota= Nebraska= Kansas= Oklahoma= Minnesota= Iowa= Missouri = Wisconsin = Illinois= Michigan= Indiana= Ohio

Now, write the capital of the state

Now, write the capital of the state

1. ND 2. SD3. NE4. KS5. OK6. MN7. IA8. MO9. WI

10. IL11. MI12. IN 13. OH

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= North Dakota= South Dakota= Nebraska= Kansas= Oklahoma= Minnesota= Iowa= Missouri = Wisconsin = Illinois= Michigan= Indiana= Ohio

= Bismarck= Pierre= Lincoln= Topeka= Oklahoma City= St. Paul= Des Moines= Jefferson City= Madison= Springfield= Lansing= Indianapolis= Columbus

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Write the name of the physical featureWrite the name of the physical feature

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Lake Huron

Lake Erie

Lake Superior

Lake Michigan

Missouri River

Ohio River

Mississippi River

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Lake Huron

Lake Erie

Lake Superior

Lake Michigan

Missouri River

Ohio River

Mississippi River

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14. Missouri River

15. Mississippi River

16. Lake Superior

17. Lake Michigan

18. Lake Huron

19. Lake Erie

20. Ohio River

Which of the following is NOT a description of the physical geography

of the Midwest?

a. Coastal Plainsb. Interior Lowlandsc. Interior Plainsd. Great Plains

Which of the following is NOT a description of the physical geography

of the Midwest?

a. Coastal Plainsb. Interior Lowlandsc. Interior Plainsd. Great Plains

Which of the following is NOT a description of

the climate and weather of the

Midwest?a. Humid continental Climateb. Warm/hot summers and mild

wintersc. Tornados d. Great Variance between seasons

from north to south

Which of the following is NOT a description of

the climate and weather of the

Midwest?a. Humid continental Climateb. Warm/hot summers and mild

wintersc. Tornados d. Great Variance between seasons

from north to south

Name three resources that are found in the Midwestern

States.

CornDairy

MineralsLead

CopperIron Coal

Name three resources that are found in the Midwestern States.

Name two historical events that took place in the Midwestern States.

Northwest Territory Created

Start of Lewis & Clark Expedition

Bleeding Kansas

Underground Railroad

Rust Belt

Name two historical events that took place in the Midwestern States.

Which of the following groups of people have helped to shape the Midwestern culture?

a.Native Americans, European Settlements, African Americans (slaves)

b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European colonists

c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish Settlers, Asian Immigrants

d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European Immigrants

Which of the following groups of people have helped to shape the Midwestern culture?

a.Native Americans, European Settlements, African Americans (slaves)

b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European colonists

c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish Settlers, Asian Immigrants

d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European Immigrants

Name two of the largest cities located in the Midwestern States.

Chicago, IL Indianapolis, IN

Detroit, MISt. Louis, MOMinneapolis

St. PaulCleveland, OH

Kansas City, MO

Name two of the largest cities located in the Midwestern States.

Name two notable landmarks located in the

Midwestern States.

Name two notable landmarks located in the Midwestern States.

Sears Tower

Ford Motor Company

Gateway Arch

Great Lakes

Mount Rushmore

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Badlands National Park