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Social Studies - Michigan Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What three things make up a state?

A

People, government, and land

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2
Q

Land with water on three sides is called…

A

peninsula

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3
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The name “Michigan” comes from Native American words that mean ____ or _____ lake.

A

big, great

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4
Q

A road is a _____ characteristic.

human or natural

A

human

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5
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A river is a _____ characteristic.

human or natural

A

natural

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6
Q

Which great lake is west of Lansing?

A

Lake Michigan

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7
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Name the 5 great lakes.

A

Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior

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8
Q

Which great lake is the deepest?

A

Superior

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9
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Which great lake does not touch Michigan?

A

Ontario

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10
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What is the natural feature around Michigan that can be seen from outer space?

A

Great Lakes

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11
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TRUE or FALSE: The “common good” is thinking about what is best for only myself.

A

False

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12
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TRUE or FALSE: Michigan’s rivers flow into the Great Lakes.

A

True

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13
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TRUE or FALSE: The Great Lakes affect Michigan’s climate.

A

True

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14
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TRUE or FALSE: Sharing Great Lakes water is a public issue.

A

True

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15
Q

An area that shares a common feature is called a _____.

A

region

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16
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TRUE or FALSE: The water in the Great Lakes is salty.

A

False

17
Q

An icy _____ helped form the Great Lakes.

A

glacier

18
Q

_____ is the country that is north and east of Michigan. It is our neighbor.

A

Canada

19
Q

What two regions can you divide Michigan into?

A

Upper Peninsula and Lower Peninsula

20
Q

What is the name of the state capital?

A

Lansing

21
Q

What is the name of the largest city in Michigan?

A

Detroit

22
Q

A peninsula is land with water on _____ sides.

A

three

23
Q

A road is a _____ characteristic.

human or natural

A

human

24
Q

A lake is a _____ characteristic.

human or natural

A

natural

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