Vocab!
What is the definition of Technology?
The use of tools and ideas to meet people's needs
How many states are in the West region?
11
Why did Lewis and Clark go on an expedition?
to explore unknown lands
What famous dogsled race is found in Anchorage, Alaska?
Iditarod dogsled race
What goes on the very top of the graph?
Name of the graph
What is the definition of an Expedition?
A journey with a purpose
What is the largest lake in Utah?
The Great Salt Lake
Why was the movie industry attracted to Southern California?
the sunny weather
Why did many Asian Americans come to the U.S. over 100 years ago?
in order to work on sugar plantation in Hawaii
What does an upward slope line on the graph show?
An increase
What is the definition of a Pass?
A route across mountains
What is the name of the body of water that contains the only island state in the U.S.?
The Pacific Ocean
Where would you need to go to see geysers?
Yellowstone National Park
What is the main industry in Hawaii?
tourism
What does a downward slope line on the graph show?
A decrease
What is the definition of a Geyser?
A spring that throws jets of heated water and steam into the air.
What is the name of the National park located in the Rocky Mountains?
Rocky Mountain National Park
What kind of technology is found in the Central Valley of California?
Farming technology
What were some reasons that Leadville was so popular?
major silver mining destination
What does a straight line on the graph represent?
a steady period on the graph.
What is the definition of a Gorge?
A deep, narrow valley.
What is the name of the valley located in the middle of California?
The Central Valley
What did the government do to protect forests in Tacoma, Washington?
Created national forests
What has been happening to the Salmon population in the Columbia River?
it has been decreasing
How can you tell what a graph measures?