Sky Kapeller - Rafael Davila
North Central Region
Period 7 Ms. Haselton
North Central Region
Regional Climate
Temperature fluctuates based on season
States
1. North Dakota 6. Wisconsin
2.South Dakota 7. Illinois
3. Nebraska 8. Indiana
4.Iowa 9. Ohio
5. Minnesota 10. Mississippi
North Dakota
North Dakota
Capital: BismarckMajor Cites: Fargo and BismarckPopulation: 643,000First to complete the Interstate highway
systemOnly state to never have an earthquake
State Climate
• Typical continental climate
• Unpredictable weather
• rainfall is sparse to moderate
• periods of droughtaverage annual temperature ranges from 7 degrees F in January, to 69 degrees F in July.
Economy
• Fertile soil allows for agricultural economy to be much larger then other states.
• Wheat/ cattle/ calves/ soybeans etc.
• Valuable petroleum mines
• Ranked high in farm machinery manufacturing.
• Cattle is state's most important product in livestock category.
Fargo
South Dakota
South Dakota
Capital: Pierre (14,000)Major Cities: Sioux Falls, Rapid CityPopulation: 765,000Largest Native American populationsMt. Rushmore was called Mountain of Rock
State Climate
• hot summers and extremely cold winters.
• average rainfall annually is 24.7 inches.
• average of 41 inches of snow fall in Sioux Falls.
• Normal temperature around January is 12 degrees F and 74 degrees around July.
• Record high at 120*F at Gannvalley on July 5, 1936
Economy
• Livestock and livestock products are most important agricultural products in state.
• #7 leading beef cattle, hogs, lambs, sheep, and wool producing state.
• Leading manufacturer of computers and computer components
• Granite, clays, limestone, crushed stone, sand and gravel and petroleum.
Sioux Falls
Nebraska
Nebraska
Capital: LincolnMajor Cities: Lincoln and OmahaPopulation: 1,740,0009-1-1 emergency phone system first
developedOmaha is home to the largest coffee pot
State Climate
• Average rainfall annually is 30 inches
• Annual snowfall is 21 inches.
• Two climate zones
• Tornado Alley
• Thunderstorms are common in the spring and summer months
• Continental weather
Tornado disasters
Economy
• Agriculture is the backbone
of Nebraska's economy.
• Ranked #3 among the states in total livestock receipts.
• Western coal and oil deposits
• Corn is most important crop along with others like soybeans, hay, etc.
Omaha
Nebraska
Nebraska
Capital: LincolnMajor Cities: Lincoln and OmahaPopulation: 1,740,0009-1-1 emergency phone system first
developedOmaha is home to the largest coffee pot
State Climate
• Average rainfall annually is 30 inches
• Annual snowfall is 21 inches.
• Two climate zones
• Tornado Alley
• Thunderstorms are common in the spring and summer months
• Continental weather
Tornado disasters
Economy
• Agriculture is the backbone
of Nebraska's economy.
• Ranked #3 among the states in total livestock receipts.
• Western coal and oil deposits
• Corn is most important crop along with others like soybeans, hay, etc.
Omaha
Minnesota
Minnesota
Interesting Facts- Over 10,000 lakes
12th biggest state in the U.S.
Population- 5,025,000
Capitol- St. Paul
Major Cities- Minneapolis and Rochester
State Climate
• Also has continental climate
• Maritime climate
• Snowfall extremes during winter.
• Annual snowfall has ranged from 170 inches in the Superior highlands as a high to 10 inches as a low in southern Minnesota.
• Prone to flooding from snowmelt runoffs and ice jams.
Flood Dangers in Upper Midwest
Economy
• Headquarters 31 publicly traded companies such as Target and Unite-Health Group.
• U.S.'s largest producer of sugar beets, sweet corn, and green peas.
• Forestry is also a major industry that contributes to the economy.
Rochester
Iowa
Iowa
Population-2,950,000
Capitol- Des Moines
Major Cities: Davenport and Cedar Rapids
Interesting Fact- Birthplace of Herbert
Hoover
State Climate
• Lies in humid continental zone
• Generally hot summer, cold winters, and wet springs.
• Annual temperature varies widely
• Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches of rainfall.
• Average snowfall is around 30 inches.
Economy
• Based around agriculture
• Manufacturing is farm centered.
• Leader in milk production
• Leading source of livestock is hog and beef cattle.
• Leading producer of corn and soybeans
Cedar Rapids
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Capital: MadisonMajor Cities: Milwaukee and MadisonPopulation: 5,700,000First typewriter was invented in MilwaukeeThe state flower is the "Road Construction Ahead"Named #1 drunkest state in the U.S.
State Climate
• Average annual temperature ranges from 39 F in the North and 50 F in the south
• Annual precipitation is 30 to 34 inches of rainfall.
• Continental climate
• Cold, snowy winters favor a variety of winter sports.
Economy
• Based around agriculture, manufacturing, and health-care.
• Produces about a quarter of America's cheese.
• Leading producer of butter
• Tourism is a major industry
• Major producer of paper, packaging, and other consumer goods.
Milwaukee
Illinois
Illinois
Capitol- Springfield
Major Cities- Joliet, Rockford, and Chicago
Population- 12,869,257
Surrounded by many famous lakes.Fun Fact- The fist pinball machine was invented in 1930, Chicago
State Climate
• Temperate climate compared to other states.
• 36 inches of rainfall annually
• High winds at an average of 10.5 mph
• Average snowfall is 34 inches
• Also in tornado alley
• Prone to thunderstorms
Economy
• Chicago is home to large companies such as McDonald's, Motorola, and United Airlines.
• Economy is based around agriculture outside the urban areas.
• Leading state in chemical and food manufacturing.
Chicago
Indiana
Indiana
Capitol- Indianapolis
(Home to one Memorial Day Indianapolis 500.)
Population- 6,200,000
Major Cities: Evansville and Bloomington
Interesting Fact: 38th biggest state in the U.S.
State Climate
• Climate varies between the north and south
• Annual temperature is 49*F-58*F in the north
Annual temperature is 57*F in the south
• Humid continental climate
Economy
• High percentage of income from manufacturing
• Ranked first in Midwest and sixth in the country for best place to do business according to CEO magazine.
• Hogs are most valuable livestock product, followed by milk, beef cattle, and eggs.
Indianapolis
Michigan
Michigan
Capitol- Lansing
Major Cities- Detroit and Grand Rapids
Interesting Fact- A.k.a Wolverine State
Birthplace of the soda pop in 1866
Surrounded by four of the great lakes
Population- 10,100,000
State Climate
• Temperate climate with well-defined seasons
• Towards the south is more continental-like climate
• Average annual precipitation is 32.9 inches of
• Cloudy from water vapor
Economy
• Major industries include automobiles, pizza, and furniture
• Leading grower of Christmas trees
• Manufacturing counts for 30% of economy
• "Motor City" in Detroit
Detroit
Ohio
Ohio
Capital: ColumbusMajor Cities: Cleveland and CincinnatiPopulation: 11,000,000Cleveland is home to America's first
traffic light
State Climate
• Humid continental zone
• Average temperature annually ranges from 61*F to 42*F
• Average annual snowfall is 56.3 inches in Cleveland
• Average precipitation is 42.6 inches of rainfall annually
Economy
• Top agricultural products produced would be soybeans, corn for grains, dairy products, and hog.
• Leading producer of eggs in the nation
• Manufacturing is the most important
• Coal is number one in the mining industry
Cleveland
Physicool Features
Missouri River Lake Superior
Lake Huron Lake Erie
Lake MichiganLake Ontario
Mt. Rushmore
Chicago, Illinois
Detroit, Michigan
Cleveland, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Ohio River
Missouri River
-The longest river in North America.-2,341 miles.- It was the main route for western
expansion during the 1800s.
Lake Huron
-Lake Huron is the third largest lake on Earth-Lake Huron has the largest shoreline,
counting its 30,000 islands-In 1913, a great storm sunk ten ships
and more than twenty were driven ashore
Lake Michigan
-Second largest GreatLake-More than 12 millionpeople live along the shores-Was the site of major shipping during the
industrial revolution
Lake Superior
-Lake Superior is the largest of the great lakes-It contains a large island which has many
lakes, and some of those lakes have islands
-Major shipping lane for Iron Ore during the industrial revolution
Lake Erie
-The Niagara falls empty Lake Erie into Lake Ontario-Lake Erie is called such because of the
tribe of Native Americans that lived along the southern shore, known as the Erie Tribe
-Lake Erie is responsible for the moisture output for the snows to the south
Lake Ontario
-Smallest of the great lakes,Ontario is home to the largestwater fall, Niagara Falls-A major shipping lane for ore, Lake
Ontario has become heavily polluted from modern chemicals
Mt. Rushmore
-The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a sculpture of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson.
- It is in South Dakota.
Chicago, Illionois
-Incorporated as a city in 1837.-Third most populatied city in the U.S.-40 million people visit Chicago annually.
Chicago