CLIMATE TYPES
The mountain climate type. This climate is based mostly on elevation.
Highland
What is a plain?
A flat, lowland, with few trees and consistent elevation
This is the largest desert in the United States. It's climate consists of hot, dry summers, and snowy winters.
The Great Basin Desert
You can find this export in water.
Fish
2nd most populous city. Home to many great beaches, amusement parks, and tourist attractions.
Los Angeles, California
This climate consists of 2 seasons. Long summers. Pleasant temperatures and a dry climate.
Mediterranean
What is a valley?
A low area of land between hills or mountains.
These mountains rise from the Pacific Ocean and are steadily growing.
Coast Mountains
This export is used to make cardboard and paper.
Wood
A popular national park and tourist destination in Wyoming, known for its diverse wildlife and animals.
Yellowstone National Park
This climate is characterized by cool temperatures and very high precipitation.
Marine West Coast
This is the longest mountain range in North America and travels from Canada to Colorado.
Rocky Mountains
The rocks of this mountain range are the remains of ancient magma chambers. They also hold the highest mountain peak in the US. Not counting Alaska.
Sierra Nevadas
The Central Valley is known for this export because of its quality soil.
Fruits and vegetables
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
This climate consists mostly of cold; always covered in snow; short summers and low rain.
Subartic
What can become a problem when you live in a semi-arid climate?
Drought
This is the smallest and driest of the four major North American Deserts. It can range from 32 degrees to 130 degrees.
Mojave Desert, California
You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.
A candle
This Seattle attraction has a 605 ft. tall observation deck and a revolving restaurant.
The Space Needle
This climate consists of cold harsh winters and cool summers; low rain; and permafrost.
Tundra
This is the hottest, driest, and lowest place in the United States. It holds the record for the highest air temperature on the planet at 134 degrees.
What is it called and where is it located?
Death Valley, Mojave Desert, California
You can find tons of this export in Utah.
Salt
California national Park and tourist destination, known for its giant trees and tall waterfalls.
Yosemite National Park
This is an important river in the West region. The river waters more than 8 million acres of land and the dams on this river create electricity for many homes and businesses.
Columbia River
Washington is known for these and produces more than any other state.
Apples