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1. Many steel factories along the Monongahela River in this "City of Bridges" boomed during the early twentieth century, and then later collapsed in the 1970s.
2. Here is another city in the "Rust Belt", once known for its large steel production. It has carried the nickname "City in Motion" and witnessed a large population decline when a majority of its steel mills closed in the 1960s. I-90 passes through this town, which sits on the southern end of Lake Michigan.
3. Which "Rust Belt" city has two popular nicknames, both starting with the letter "M", and lies just north of Windsor, Canada?
4. Known as the "Rubber Capital of the World", this city had a major boom in the early 20th century. It's not located on the shores of one of the Great Lakes, but rather on the Little Cuyahoga River. Which Ohio city am I referring to?
5. This city on the eastern side of Lake Erie was the first city in the United States to have widespread electric street lights. Many local bars are open until 4 am, mainly because of the late-shift industry workers the city once had. Which city am I referring to?
6. Which Ohio city is famous for its links with aviation? It's the hometown of the inventors of powered flight, and a very popular Air Force museum.
7. This city is unique in that it did not experience a mass exodus of residents in the 1960s like the majority of other "Rust Belt" cities. It's home to the Pabst Mansion, Harley-Davidson Museum, and General Mitchell International Airport.
8. In which "Rust Belt" city might you encounter some "lake effect" snow on your drive around nearby Presque Isle State Park? You will also find Edinboro University a short drive from this city.
9. Which city, initially built by the U.S. Army, sits at the confluence of the St. Joseph River, St. Marys River, and the Maumee River? It was once home to the Pistons NBA team prior to their movement to Detroit. You can also attend the Johnny Appleseed Festival here.
10. Which of these "Rust Belt" cities is home to the world-famous amusement park, Cedar Point?
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