Midwest Region

1. Midwest Region Mrs. Barrow’s 5th Grade SS

2. Ohio • Capital: • Columbus • Major Cities: • Cincinnati • Cleveland Major Physical Features: Ohio River Central Plains

3. Michigan • Capital: • Lansing • Major Physical Features: • Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie • Michigan consists of two PENINSULAS

4. Indiana • Capital: • Indianapolis • Major city: • Gary • Major Physical Features: • Ohio River, Central Plains

5. Illinois • Capital: • Springfield • Major Physical features: • Mississippi River, Ohio River, Ozark Plateau, Central Plains

6. Wisconsin • Capital: • Madison • Major Cities: • Milwaukee • Green Bay • Major Physical Features: • Lake Superior, • Mississippi River

7. Minnesota • Capital: • St. Paul • Major Physical Features: • Mississippi River • Lake Superior • Touches Canada

8. Iowa • Capital: • Des Moines • Major Physical Features: • Central Plains • Mississippi River

9. Missouri • Capital: • Jefferson City • Major Physical Features: • Mississippi River • Missouri River • Ozark Plateau • Central Plains

10. North Dakota • Capital: • Bismarck • Major Physical Features: • Missouri River • Great Plains • Touches Canada

11. South Dakota • Capital: • Pierre • Major Physical Features: • Missouri River • Great Plains • Black Hills • Badlands • Mt. Rushmore

12. Badlands

13. Black Hills

14. Mount Rushmore

15. Nebraska • Capital: • Lincoln • Major Physical Features: • Missouri River • Great Plains

16. Kansas • Capital: • Topeka • Major City: • Wichita

17. Physical Features • Many rivers and lakes are found in the Central Plains • The Central Plains receive more precipitation than the Great Plains. • More moisture means higher grasses, larger trees, and more crops. • Less Moisture means shorter grasses, smaller trees, and fewer crops.

18. Natural Resources & Economy • Midwest region is called the “breadbasket” of the U.S. • Farms & agriculture products are the major primary industries that come from the soil. • Much of the food we eat comes from the Midwest. • Irrigation: to supply dry land with water by means of ditches, pipes, or streams.

19. Irrigation

20. Natural Resources & Economy • Belt: part of the region where a crop is grown. • Corn Belt • Wheat Belt • Dairy Belt • Wisconsin is the leading dairy state

21. Natural Resources & Economy • Besides wheat and corn, this region produces much hay, oats, rye, and soybeans. • Manufacturing industries are a major part of Midwest economy • Midwest has a well developed transportation system

22. Natural Resources & Economy • Manufacturing Belt • Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee • Detroit is known as “Motor City” • Toledo, Ohio makes glass for vehicles. • Akron, Ohio is known for its tires. • St. Louis, Kansas, and Omaha are major meat packing centers. • Flour is ground from corn and wheat grains.

23. Natural Resources & Economy • Minnesota is a leading producer of iron ore. • Coal is found in Ohio. • South Dakota is the leading producer of gold in our country. • Missouri is the number one producer of lead in the U.S.