GWA U.S. Test Prt. 5 (Midwest Region) Flashcards
How many states are in the Midwest Region
8
What states are apart of the Midwest Region
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri
What subregion does the Midwest Region land almost entirely
Great Plains
What does the Midwest Region consist of (Topography)
Plains & Low hills
During the last ice age in the Midwest, what was it covered with
Ice
What did the remnants from the last ice age leave behind
Glacial lakes & valleys
What is the climatic zone of the Midwest Region
Humid Continental
What is considered the largest fresh lake system in the world
Great Lakes
What % of the world’s fresh surface water does the Great Lakes contain
20%
When was the St. Lawrence Seaway completed
1959
What was the purpose of the St. Lawrence Seaway
Allowing oceangoing ships access to the Midwest
What is the largest river in the Midwest Region
Mississippi
What are OTHER major rivers in the Midwest Region
Missouri & Ohio
What are the 2 major belts of the Midwest Region
Corn belt & Dairy Belt
Where does the Corn belt stretch to
From Ohio to Iowa; including parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota
