(City name)
1. Where does your city rank in population compared to other US cities?
2. What is the geography of this city?
3. What is a major tourist attraction in this city?
4. What is a major industry in this city?
Monday, December 9, 2013
Midwestern Cities
You will be given a Midwestern city to answer the following questions about in the "comments" section. Make sure to put your initials at the end.
(City name)
1. Where does your city rank in population compared to other US cities?
2. What is the geography of this city?
3. What is a major tourist attraction in this city?
4. What is a major industry in this city?
(City name)
1. Where does your city rank in population compared to other US cities?
2. What is the geography of this city?
3. What is a major tourist attraction in this city?
4. What is a major industry in this city?
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1. 48 biggest in the US
ReplyDelete2. In Southeastern Minnesota, Mississippi river running between Minneapolis and St. Paul
3. Mall of America, Twins, Vikings, and Timberwolves games.
4. Commerce, finance, rail and trucking services, and health care.
SU
Minneapolis
ReplyDelete1. 48th Largest City in the US
2. It is rich in water, rivers and streams. There are over 20 lakes. Many trees provide good forestry.
3.Some attractions are the Mall of America, or the Target Fields. Also Vikings and Twins games are popular.
4. Its major industry is producing electronics and machinery and forestry. Companies that are big here include Target and UnitedHealth Group.
A.F.
Omaha, Nebraska
ReplyDelete1. It is the 42nd largest city in the U.S with a population of 408,958 (2010 census)
2. Located in the great plains, it has invasive plant species, and lots of white tail deer. It was built on the Missouri River Valley. 130.58 square miles.
3. The Henry Doorly Zoo is a major attraction.
4. Banking, insurance, and telecommunications are it's major industries.
EO
Fargo
ReplyDelete1. Population: 109,779 Ranked 245th in the US
2.Located in the Eastern part of North Dakota
3.North Dakota Horse Park is a famous attraction
4. Health Care is a major industry, Sanford Health was the number 1 employer in Fargo
EB
1.15th largest city
ReplyDelete2.hot muggy summers, cold bitter winters, and is located at the joining of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers.
3.the center of science and industry
4. Bioscience and aerospace defense
DJP
Detroit
ReplyDelete18th most populated city at 701,475.
Detroit is set on Detroit River. It also has St. Claire River, Lake St. Claire and the west end of Lake Erie. Besides bodies of water the area is mostly flat.
One attraction is the Detroit Institute of Arts.
One of Detroit's major industries is automobiles.
KVE
1. Chicago is ranked 3rd in the US compared to other cities.
ReplyDelete2. The city of Chicago is located in Northern Illinois on the south tip of Lake Michigan. It sits on the St. Lawrence Seaway.
3. The Navy Pier is a major tourist attraction in Chicago.
4. The major industries of Chicago are manufacturing, printing and publishing, finance and insurance, and food processing.
MB
Fargo
Delete1. Population- 109,779 its ranked at 245th most populated city in the US
2. Fargo is located on the Eastern part of North Dakota
3. The Newman outdoor field, air museum, Red River zoo, and Bison sports arena are famous attractions in Fargo.
4. major industries in Fargo are agriculture and tourism
MSt
1. Des Moines is ranked 88th in the U.S. With 588,285 people in 2010
ReplyDelete2.The city of Des Moines is located right I the middle of Iowa and is on the Des Moines river.
3. There are many great attractions in Des Moines including Blank park zoo, Adventure land park, State capitol building, and State of Iowa historical museum.
4. The major industry in Des Moines is the insurance industry.
ELA
Kansas City
ReplyDelete1. The population of Kansas City is 464,310 And is Ranked 35 in the USA compared to other cities
2. 314 square miles of Kansas City is land and 4.08 of Kansas City is water
3.The National World War 1 museum and Worlds of Fun theme park
4. Beef industries and also has a huge rail company.
NS
1. There are 809,798 people in Columbus, Ohio and is ranked 15th most populated in the US.
ReplyDelete2. Columbus Ohio is located in centeral Ohio by the Ohio river.
3. One of the best tourists attraction in Columbus is Franklin Park Converatory and Botanical Gardens so that you can walk around and enjoy the view and the scenery in the Garden.
4. Columbus Ohio has many industries like technology, Insurance, education, printing, and processing different kinds of food.
HLN
Detroit
ReplyDelete1. Detroit is the 18th most populated city in the US, with a population of 713,777 people.
2. Detroit is by many rivers, two of the most popular ones are the Detroit river and the Clair river. Detroit is mostly flat but does get rocky and hilly.
3. Some tourists attractions of Detroit are the institute of arts, Comerica Parks, and Ford Field.
4. Some of Detroit's major industries are automobiles and engineering.
CVH
1. its the largest city in Minnesota and the 48th largest state in the U.S.
ReplyDelete2. Minneapolis has 20 different lakes. is by the Mississippi river and has lots of wet lands and has lots of trees that help with forestry
3. you can go to the mall of America
4. it said that Manufacturing was the main industry and was main work purposes
E.E.H
1. Indianapolis has a population of 844,220 It ranks 13th most populated city in the U.S.
ReplyDelete2. It is located in the Midwestern area of the U.S. in the center of Indiana
3. a major tourist attraction is the Children's Museum of Indianapolis
4. a major industry in Indianapolis is manufacturing
SW
Cleveland
ReplyDelete1. 396,815. ranked 45th largest city in the United States.
2. Cleveland has Cuyahoga River running through it. Clevelands' weather is effected by west and north winds of Lake Erie, which lowers summer temperatures and higher winter temperatures.
3. A major tourist attraction is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.
4. Some industry are transportation, health, insurance, retailing, utilities, commercial banking, and finance.
MVK
DETROIT
ReplyDeleteDetroit is the 18th most populated city
Detroit is located on the Detroit River, the Lake St. Clair, and Lake Erie
Detroit is home to the Renaissance Center and Ford Field
Automobiles were a very big industry in Detroit
ACF
Columbus
ReplyDelete1.popuation- 809,798 (2012) ranks 15th in population
2.Colonbus is located in Central Ohio, it's midway between Cincinnati & Cleveland, it's about 210-270 meters above sea level and is at the junction of the Olentangy & Scioto rivers.
3. A major tourist attraction in Columbus Ohio is Franklin Park Conservatory & Batonical Garden.
4. A major industry in Columbus is technology.
LJ
Cincinnati
ReplyDelete1. 296,550 people, the 65th largest city in the U.S.
2. Cincinnati is on the north bank of the Ohio River in a narrow/steep sided valley by the Ohio-Kentucky border and is spread out on hills with beautiful vistas downtown.
3. Cincinnati Art Museum, the Cincinnati Zoo, and the Botanical Garden
4. Education, Financial services and Insurance
TNK
St. Louis
ReplyDelete1. The population is 318,172 and it ranks 57th largest
2. It is located on the eastern tip.
3. A major tourist attraction is the Gateway arch.
4. Economy is a major industry.
MT
Chicago
ReplyDelete1. Chicago is ranking 3rd in the U.S. and has a population of 2.715 million
2. Chicago is in the midwestern area of the U.S. and is located in northern Illinois.
3. One of it's attractions are millennium Park, a.k.a. The Bean is becoming Chicago's most recognizable icon.
4. It's major industries are manufacturing, finance, printing, publishing, insurance, and food processing.
MJ
Cincinnati
ReplyDelete1. Population is 296,550 and is ranked 57th compared to other states (2012 cencus)
2. Cincinnati is on the north bank of the Ohio River, and is spread out on hills. Winters are normally cold, and summers are warm and humid usually reaching around 90° 19 days each year.
3. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and the Cincinnati Art Museum are two big tourist attractions.
4. Making engines is a major industry in Ohio.
C.G.
Omaha
ReplyDelete1. The population is 421,570.
They are the 42 most populated city in the country.
2. Has a riverfront position to the Missouri river. Located on the boarders of Iowa on the eastern side of Nebraska.
3. A major attraction in Omaha is the Omaha's children's museum.
4. Major industries include banking, insurance, and telecommunications.
MSc
Des Moines
ReplyDelete1) It ranks 88th in terms of population with 203,433 people.
2) It's in south central part of Iowa.
3) A popular tourist attraction is the Iowa State Capital.
4) A major industry is the Principal Financial Group.
CMM
Cleveland
ReplyDelete1.Cleveland is ranked 45 most populated city with a population of 396,815.
2. The cities total area is 82.47 square miles in which about 77 square miles is land and about 4 square miles is water. It is located by lake Eerie.
3. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of the tourist attractions in Cleveland.
4. One of the major industries of Cleveland is steel but it is also the headquarters of many large companies.
IK
Indianapolis
ReplyDelete1. 844,220, ranked no. 13
2. where central Indiana
3. major tourist attractions: Indianapolis zoo, museum of art, unique bikes and boats from people fun rentals, and fountain square theatre
4. major industry: corn, transportation, and sporting events.
Elo
Louisville, Kentucky
ReplyDeleteLouisville, Kentucky ranks 27th as of 2012
It has a population of 1,334,87 as of 2012
It is located by The Falls of Ohio
One of the tourist attractions is the Kentucky Derby
One of the major industries is Kentucky Fried Chicken
DG
Milwaukee
ReplyDelete1.Estimated population 1,566,981
2.Lake front and river access
3.Milwaukee has many tourist attractions. Some are historical like the Third Ward to more modern like Miller park or the BMO Harris Bradley Center
4.Wisconsin energy
MRA
Milwaukee
ReplyDelete1.30th most populous city in the U.S.
2.Milwaukee is along the shores of Lake Michigan and conjoined with 3 rivers; the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnie and the Milwaukee. Root River and Lincoln Creek run through Milwaukee.
3.Some tour attractions of Milwaukee are Miller Park, Safe House, and Milwaukee County Zoo.
4.Milwaukee is home to 6 Fortune 1000 manufacturers including Harley Davidson and ten largest insurance firms.
ES
Chicago
ReplyDelete1. Chicago is populated with 2.715 million which, places its population the third most populated city in the united states after New York City, and Los Angles.
2. Chicago is located in the northeastern part of Illinois, near the Mississippi river. they have four seasons like SD.
3.Willis tower, shed aquarium, science and industries museum.
4.finaces, hospitals,
aa
1. Chicago is the 3 most populated city.
ReplyDelete2. Chicago is located northern Illinois by the southwestern tip of Lake Michigan.
3.Wills Tower is a famous attraction in Chicago.
4. Publishing is a major industry.
sf
Milwaukee
ReplyDelete1. 30th most populated at 598,916
2. Lies on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, relatively flat
3. Zoo, sports, (Bucks basketball and Brewers baseball), Art Museum, etc.
4. Brewing, medical
CF
1.Ranked 30th in the U.S. cities for population, 594,833.
ReplyDelete2.Milwaukee lies along the shores of Lake Michigan and its terrain is really flat.
3.Milwaukee Art Museum ranks #1 in attractions in Milwaukee.
4.Harley-Davidson Inc., Rockwell Automation, Insurance
MG
Detroit
ReplyDelete1 Detroit is the 18th largest city in the U.S as of 2012
2 Detroit is located on the Detroit and St Clair rivers and by the St Clair Lake and is west of Lake Erie. The land is mainly flat and has four distinct seasons, the weather is mainly affected by the lakes around it, but there is a lot of pollution from the factories.
3 Detroit has a lot of museums like their science center and the Henry Ford museum. Detroit also has a famous Greektown and Eastern Market, and are the host of the Electric and Jazz Music Festivals.
4 Automobile manufacturing and hydrogen and petroleum fuels.
AJ
Cincinnati:
ReplyDelete1) the population is about 331,310 and ranks at 54th highly populated
2) Cincinnati is on the North Bank of the Ohio River in Hamilton Country. It has a total area of 79.54 square miles and is over several hills, bluffs, and low ridges.
3) It has the Contemporary Arts Center, Great American Ball Park, Coney Island, The American Sign Museum, and Ault Park.
4) Manufacturing, finance, education and health services, and government and transportation.
AS
Columbus
ReplyDelete1. Ranked 15th with 809,798 people.
2. Columbus is in central Ohio, where the Scito and Olentangy rivers flow together. It has hot , humid, and muggy summers and cold, dry winters.
3. The Columbus Zoo and aquarium and the Zoombezi Bay are major attractions.
4.A major industry in Columbus is the insurance.
AY
Kansas City
ReplyDelete1. 37 in the US
2. Located on the eastern part of Kansas, and the western part of Missouri, it is split by the Missouri River.
3. You can visit WW1 Museum, and Worlds of Fun Amusement Park.
4. Sprint, Ford Motor Company. They produce coffee, apparel, mill work, and plywood, and furniture.
CDJ
Omaha
ReplyDelete1. Omaha is the 42nd-largest city in the U.S. It's population, according to the 2010 census, is 408,958.
2. Omaha was built in the Missouri River Valley.
3. The Henry Doorly Zoo is one of the most visited attractions in Omaha. This zoo is considered as one of the premier zoos.
4. Banking is a major industry along with telecommunications and insurance.
ELam
Fargo
ReplyDelete1 The population is 109,779 it is ranked 245th in the US according to population.
2 It is on the western bank of The Red River of the North in a flat area known as the Red River Valley. It is located in the Eastern part of North Dakota
3 A tourist attraction in Fargo is the Fargo Theater, Newman outdoor field, and The Red River Zoo.
4 One of Fargo's major industries is agriculture.
TG
St.Louis
ReplyDelete1:St. Louis has 318,172 people , a larger population than New Orleans, and is the58th largest city.
2:It is near the Mississippi river and is in Missouri.
3:There are many tourist attractions like Six Flags and their many sports teams ,but the Gateway Arch is the best.
4: St.Louis's industries are grain , coal , salt, some chemicals, and healthcare , and trade.
LH
Indianapolis
ReplyDelete1. Indianapolis is ranked 13th and has a population of 834,852 people
2.Indianapolis is located at the midwest area center of Indiana area 361 square miles average temp 52.1 degree
3.Major attractions Fountain square theatre, the Indianapolis zoo, the museum of arts
4.Major industries corn, it has sporting events, transportation and commercial
GS
Des Moines
ReplyDelete1. The population of Des Moines is 206,688(2012). It is ranked 88th in the U.S.
2.Des Moines is located on fertile farmland and many hills. It is surrounded by coal fields, and gets an annual amount of 33 inches of snow.
3. There are many tourist attractions in Des Moines but the main one is Gray Lake-they provide great beaches and much more for families to enjoy.
4. Some of the major industries in Des Moines are farming, government, and agriculture.
TH
Chicago
ReplyDelete1. it is the 3rd highest populated with 8,336,697 people
2.Chicago is in Northern Illinois at the south western tip of lake Michigan.
3. Willis Tower[Sears Tower]
4. Its economy is based on manufacturing, printing and publishing, and food processing.
PN
Cleveland
ReplyDelete1. 48th city; 390,928 people
2. Cleveland is a flat city along Lake Erie. Average winter temp. 25.7 degrees F and the average summer temp is 71.9
3. Lake Erie, Cleveland Zoo, FirstEnergy Stadium, and The Cleveland Museum of Art
4. Science and Engineer fields, technology centers, and carrot and pepper farming
CR
1 Kansas City 2012 population was 464,310 and its rank was 37
ReplyDelete2 Kansas Is located on the western part of Missouri
3 some atractions are worlds of fun, arrowhead stadium, and many more
4 one big industry Is Hallmark cards
j b
2 and it I located where the missouri and Kansas rivers meet
Delete65th most populated city in the U.S.
ReplyDeleteIt is on the southwest corner of Ohio, next to Kentucky and Indiana.
The Cincinnati Zoo, the Paul Brown Stadium, and the Cincinnati museum Center are some things you can visit in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati makes playing cards, soap products, and steel.
MO
Louisville
ReplyDelete1. Ranked 27th in population, total population is 605,110
2. It is located along the Ohio River
3. The Kentucky Derby and the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factroy
4. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is one of the major industries
BA
Indianapolis
ReplyDelete1.13th ranked 854,852 people
2. East of white river, with rolling hills
3. Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4.MatJack high pressure air lifting bags
RT
St. Louis Missouri
ReplyDelete1.58th population in the country.
2 .By the Mississippi and Missouri rivers connection .
3. Gateway Arch. on the Mississippi river bank
4. Make Boeing air planes.
MR
Indianapolis
ReplyDeletePopulation; 844,220 and it ranks 13th in the U.S
Geography: Indianapolis is located in the Midwest center of Indiana.
Attraction: Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Industries: Agriculture and commercial.
CC
Louisville
ReplyDelete1.Ranked 27th
2.By the Ohio River
3.Kentucky Derby Museum
4.Mining and agriculture
RS