Geography is...

the study of places

What is a peninsula

An area of land surrounded by water on 3 sides.

Name the 5 Great Lakes

HOMES

Lake Huron

Lake Ontario

Lake Michigan

Lake Erie

Lake Superior

What 2 countries share a border the United States?

Mexico and Canada

What is a Natural Resource?

Something made in nature that we can use

What are some examples of Natural Resources?

Water, Trees, Sunshine, Wind, Fertile Soil

What are some Natural Characteristics of Michigan?

Penisulas, Sand Dunes, Mountains, Waterfalls, Forests, Islands

What 3 things are needed to make a state?

Land, people, and government

What are some ways ideas/information move?

Radio, TV, newspaper, phones, etc.

Why do people move in/out/around Michigan?

Jobs, schools, family, etc.

Name 2 regions Michigan is a part of.

Great Lakes Region

Midwest Region

What 2 regions is MICHIGAN made up of?

Upper Peninsula

Lower Peninsula

What are some characteristics of the Upper Peninsula?

Less people, less cities, more natural beauty, more natural resources, more elevation

What are some characteristics of the Lower Peninsula?

Highways, big cities, more people, more farm land