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Foods of Midwest
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Mississippi River is approximately how long? | 2,300 miles long |
| What 3 rivers flow into the Mississippi River? | The Missouri, Arkansas, and Ohio River |
| How much fresh water does the Great Lakes contain? | 1/4 of the Great Lakes contains fresh water |
| List three things that help people survive a tornado | Storm cellars, Strong roofs, stable foundations |
| List how animals in the midwest adapt to surviving in the midwest | Birds migrate to warmer places, Bison have very thick fur, plants have very deep roots |
| How is grass used for farming in the midwest? | Grass is dried out and turned into hay which is then used to feed cattle. |
| How do dairy cows help make food? | They help make food by making butter, milk, and cheese. |
| What is an airport found in Chicago? It's one of the busiest airports in the United States. | O' Hare airport |
| If you visit the Mall of America, how long would it take you to go to all of the stores? | 4 days and 3 nights |
| What is known as the Gateway to the West? | St. Louis (Missouri) |
| Where did Pioneers begin their journey? | In the Midwest |
| What is the name of the monument and the faces carved in the black hills of South Dakota? | Mount Rushmore- the Presidents are George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt |
| How tall is the statue of Crazy Horse when it's done? | 563 feet tall |
| Does this region contain some of the best soil on Earth? | Yes! |
| What is most of the steel used for that's been found in the midwest? | Cars and trucks |
| How many stores, restaurants, and movie theatres does the Mall of America have? | 520 stores, 50 restaurants, 14 movie theatres and 1 big amusement park |
| Why is Chicago the most important city? | Because of the near waterways of the midwest. |
| What is carved in the black hills? | Mt. Rushmore |
| Where are the Black Hills located? | South Dakota |
| Describe the kind of land that is mostly in the midwest | flat plains |
| What river was popular for travelling before railroads? | Mississippi River |
| What year did they start building the Crazy Horse monument? | 1948 |
| What is Minnesota known as? | The land of 10,000 lakes |
| Three areas named for products in the midwest are called what? | Corn belt, wheat belt and Great Lakes |