Midwest Flashcards
On the western side of the Midwest region is the beginning of the____
Great Plains
The Great Plains include
Badlands (N&S Dakota) Black hills (SD) - Harney peak
What is the tallest peak in the black hills
Harney peak (7,242 ft)
Minnesota has more than ____ lakes due to glacial activity
10,000
The Midwest has this climate
Humid continental
Largest fresh water system in the world
Great Lakes
The Great Lakes contain __ of the world fresh surface water
1/5
What lake is the most polluted
Lake Erie
Rivers like the st. Lawrence River and the Mississippi River cause
Flooding
Midwest is the us leader of (agriculture)
Pork
Corn
Soy beans
Wheat
Describe a township
36 sections - 1sq. Mi each
Each section is 640 acres
What are the top four states who are corn producers
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Minnesota
The top corn producing states produce more than __ of the corn production
50%
What country is the #1 importer for corn
Japan
The corn belt is also called
Feed and grain belt
Corn is often used in
Ethanol Cereal Cooking oil Canned corn Corn syrup
What a the leading states for soy bean
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
__ of the soybeans produced in us are exported to ___ and ___
1/2
China and Japan
Winter wheat is planted in the __ and harvested in ___
Fall
Early spring
Winter wheat is often used for
Flour
Breads
Cakes
Spring wheat is also called ___
Durum wheat
Durum wheat is often used in
Pasta
Where are corn and soy beans grown
Wetter parts of Midwest
Wheat, sunflowers, and oats are grown
In the drier parts of the Midwest
Name the three top dairy producing states
Wisconsin
California
Minnesota
Name the states that use forests for recreation and tourism
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
___ is a leading Xmas tree state
Michigan
___ of ___ is forested and has a big paper and pulp industry
40%
Wisconsin
what is the largest inland freshwater seaport in N. America
Duluth, Minnesota
__ it the 3rd largest city in the us
Chicago
What was chicago’s original name
Fort Dearborn
__ is the 2nd busiest airport
O’Hare
These are often called the twin cities
Minneapolis & St. Paul Minnesota
Minnesota is head quarters for
Buffalo Wild Wings Target Land o lakes Best Buy General Mills
Mall of America is located here
Minnesota
Kansas City Missouri is headquarters for
Hallmark
Ford motors
Regional service center for IRS
Sanofi
Detroit is home to these 3 auto makers
Ford
General Motors
Chrysler
The Midwest is known as the nation’s
Breadbasket
