Social Studies - Michigan Chapter 1 Flashcards
What three things make up a state?
People, government, and land
Land with water on three sides is called…
peninsula
The name “Michigan” comes from Native American words that mean ____ or _____ lake.
big, great
A road is a _____ characteristic.
human or natural
human
A river is a _____ characteristic.
human or natural
natural
Which great lake is west of Lansing?
Lake Michigan
Name the 5 great lakes.
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior
Which great lake is the deepest?
Superior
Which great lake does not touch Michigan?
Ontario
What is the natural feature around Michigan that can be seen from outer space?
Great Lakes
TRUE or FALSE: The “common good” is thinking about what is best for only myself.
False
TRUE or FALSE: Michigan’s rivers flow into the Great Lakes.
True
TRUE or FALSE: The Great Lakes affect Michigan’s climate.
True
TRUE or FALSE: Sharing Great Lakes water is a public issue.
True
An area that shares a common feature is called a _____.
region
TRUE or FALSE: The water in the Great Lakes is salty.
False
An icy _____ helped form the Great Lakes.
glacier
_____ is the country that is north and east of Michigan. It is our neighbor.
Canada
What two regions can you divide Michigan into?
Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula
What is the name of the state capital?
Lansing
What is the name of the largest city in Michigan?
Detroit
A peninsula is land with water on _____ sides.
three
A road is a _____ characteristic.
human or natural
human
A lake is a _____ characteristic.
human or natural
natural