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4th grade quiz on the Midwest region of the U. S.

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1.

The Sears Tower, the tallest building in North America, is located in this state.
- A.
  
  Missouri
- B.
  
  Illinois
- C.
  
  Michigan
- D.
  
  Ohio
Correct Answer
B. Illinois
2.

Mount Rushmore is located in this state.
- A.
  
  North Dakota
- B.
  
  South Dakota
- C.
  
  Nebraska
- D.
  
  Minnesota
Correct Answer
B. South Dakota
3.

This state is the "wheat capital of the world".
- A.
  
  Kansas
- B.
  
  Iowa
- C.
  
  Indiana
- D.
  
  Wisconsin
Correct Answer
A. Kansas
4.

Minnesota has more miles of rivers than any other state.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Nebraska!

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5.

The Mississippi River begins in Minnesota.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
6.

This state grows nearly half of the nation's corn.
- A.
  
  Missouri
- B.
  
  Kansas
- C.
  
  Nebraska
- D.
  
  Iowa
Correct Answer
D. Iowa
7.

Nebraska is considered the "dairy capital" and the "car capital" of the U.S.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Just DAIRY!

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8.

This state is the "car capital of the world".
- A.
  
  Indiana
- B.
  
  Michigan
- C.
  
  Ohio
- D.
  
  Iowa
Correct Answer
B. Michigan
9.

Lewis and Clark's expedition began here. Also the city of St. Louis became known as the "Gateway to the West".
- A.
  
  Missouri
- B.
  
  Nebraska
- C.
  
  Michigan
- D.
  
  Illinois
Correct Answer
A. Missouri
10.

South Dakota grows more sunflowers than any other state.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
NORTH Dakota grows more sunflowers than any other state.

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11.

The first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, was born in Ohio.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
12.

The first professional baseball game was played in this state.
- A.
  
  North Dakota
- B.
  
  South Dakota
- C.
  
  Indiana
- D.
  
  Michigan
Correct Answer
C. Indiana

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Midwest Facts

The Sears Tower, the tallest building in North America, is located in this state.

Mount Rushmore is located in this state.

This state is the "wheat capital of the world".

Minnesota has more miles of rivers than any other state.

The Mississippi River begins in Minnesota.

This state grows nearly half of the nation's corn.

Nebraska is considered the "dairy capital" and the "car capital" of the U.S.

This state is the "car capital of the world".

Lewis and Clark's expedition began here. Also the city of St. Louis became known as the "Gateway to the West".

South Dakota grows more sunflowers than any other state.

The first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, was born in Ohio.

The first professional baseball game was played in this state.