Natural Resources and Industry in the North Central Region
Activity 3



1.    What are the major Industries for each state?
 

Ohio:

Indiana:

Illinois:

Michigan:

Wisconsin:

Iowa:

Missouri:

Minnesota:

North Dakota:

South Dakota:

Nebraska:

Kansas:


2.    Large amounts of of minerals are mined in this region. Tell what each is used for:

Coal:

Iron Ore:

Lead:

Zinc:

Gold:

3.    What is the process of mining Iron Ore?
 

4.    The steel industry is important to the U.S. What is steel used for?
 

5.    How does the U.S. rank in Gold production?