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What was the purpose of building the interstate highway system in the United States?
What was the purpose of building the interstate highway system in the United States?
- To encourage tourism and travel across the country
- To provide faster transportation for passenger cars
- To connect the states and provide important truck routes (correct)
- To reduce the number of car accidents
How has the economy of the Midwest changed over time?
How has the economy of the Midwest changed over time?
- It has transitioned from agriculture and manufacturing to technology and service industries (correct)
- It has remained focused on farming and manufacturing
- It has maintained a balanced focus on various industries
- It has shifted from technology and service industries to agriculture and manufacturing
What industry has become a popular way of transporting goods in the United States?
What industry has become a popular way of transporting goods in the United States?
- Waterway transportation
- Railway transportation
- Truck transportation (correct)
- Air transportation
Where do many Midwesterners work in the tourism industry?
Where do many Midwesterners work in the tourism industry?
In what type of building might people live due to the changing economy in the Midwest?
In what type of building might people live due to the changing economy in the Midwest?
What is the primary mode of transportation mentioned for visiting Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota?
What is the primary mode of transportation mentioned for visiting Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota?
Which city is known for being home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the world's best?
Which city is known for being home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the world's best?
What is the location of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which has attracted millions of visitors since its opening in 1995?
What is the location of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which has attracted millions of visitors since its opening in 1995?
Which form of transportation is mentioned for tourists to use when spending an afternoon in Millennium Park in Chicago?
Which form of transportation is mentioned for tourists to use when spending an afternoon in Millennium Park in Chicago?
What is a significant feature of the Midwest's arts and culture according to the text?
What is a significant feature of the Midwest's arts and culture according to the text?
