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Midwest
Midwest Information
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do they call the Midwest "America's Breadbasket"? | They call it that because it makes most of the country's wheat. |
| These are some animals that the Midwest raises on farms. | Cattle and hogs |
| These are some foods that come from the Midwest Region | cornbread, pot roast, pancakes and chicken pot pie |
| Detroit is known for this | They make motor vehicles and its parts. |
| Why did the pioneers decide to settle in St.Louis? | It didn't flood and was next to the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. |
| What types of storms occur out in the Midwest? | tornadoes |
| What are some animals that you would find in the Midwest region? | prairie dogs and bison |
| What two large monuments are carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota? | Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse |
| What do the Soo Locks do? | They allow for ships to travel safely between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes. |
| What is the transportation hub of the Midwest? | Chicago O'Hare Airport |
| How many states are there in the Midwest Region | 12 |
| The areas in the Great Plains that are very dry and useless for farming are called the | Badlands |
| These are flat, gently rolling land with very few trees and are covered with prairie grasses. These lands are fertile and good for farming. | The Central Plains |
| What borders the Midwest Region? | The Great Lakes |
| What is the longest river in the United States? | Missouri River |
| What two types of music come from the Midwest? | Motown and Rock and Roll Music |
| What are the three belts of the Midwest called? | The corn, wheat and dairy belts |