5 Questions
Which region of the United States is known as the Midwest?
Midwest
Which of the following rivers runs through the Midwest?
Mississippi River
Which states are part of the Midwest?
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas
Which region lies to the south of the Midwest?
Southeast
What was the previous name of the Midwest region according to the U.S. Census Bureau?
North Central Region
Study Notes
Midwest Region
- The Midwest region is located in the northern central part of the United States.
- The Mississippi River runs through the Midwest.
- The Midwest consists of 12 states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
- The South region lies to the south of the Midwest.
- The Midwest region was previously known as the North-Central region by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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