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The Midwest

Physical Geography of Midwest Flat landscape, with river basins. Distinctive Great Lakes, which provide for shipping. 5 great lakes- Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario Super-Man Helps Every-One

Climate of the Midwest: No Dry Season- this area receives precipitation throughout the year. Cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Moderate growing season that decreases as you go north. Vegetation is mixed forests with deciduous and coniferous trees. Agriculture, Agriculture, Agriculture

Agriculture Dairy Farming in Wisconsin and Minnesota Fruit Orchards in Michigan Corn in Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa Manufacturing in urban cities along Great Lakes, like Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago Shipping on the Great Lakes & Mississippi River

Breadbasket of the USA Corn is most notably grown, but soybeans, wheat, and fruits orchards are also commonly found throughout the Midwest. Dairy products are famous in Wisconsin

Historical Geography of the Midwest The Mid-west was considered the “Western Frontier”, hence the name. Historically known as the “breadbasket” of the U.S., as this is also an agricultural region. Also known as a manufacturing, blue-collar hub of the U.S. Auto industry

Physical Geography of the Great Plains The Great Plains are also called the High Plains, as the elevation increases gradually as you go west. Generally flat with some rolling hills. Major River Basins: Red R., Arkansas River, Platte River, and the Missouri River. 9

Climate of the Great Plains Generally the Great Plains are grasslands. This area receives little rainfall (less than 18 in. a year on average). Cold Winters, especially in the northern areas. Some tornados 10

Historical Geography The Great Plains are used for cattle grazing and cattle drives. Many of the cities in this area were founded as Railroad hubs for cattle. 11

Population of the Great Plains One word: Rural. 12

2. Wisconsin= WI= Madison 3. Minnesota= MN= St. Paul 1. Michigan= MI= Lansing 2. Wisconsin= WI= Madison 3. Minnesota= MN= St. Paul 4. North Dakota= ND= Bismarck 5. South Dakota= SD= Pierre 6. Nebraska= NE= Lincoln 7. Kansas= KS= Topeka 8. Missouri= MO= Jefferson City 9. Iowa= IA= Des Moines 10. Illinois= IL= Springfield 11.Indiana= IN= Indianapolis 12. Ohio= OH= Columbus 13

Great Lakes