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100
This major mountain range runs through the West and part of the Southwest region
Rocky Mountains
100
The West is home to the most populated and least populated states in the country. Which states are they?
Least: Wyoming
Most: California
100
What is the name of this monument and what state is it located in?
Mount Rushmore - South Dakota
100
This state is the top producer of corn in the country.
Iowa
100
Landwise this state is the largest within the entire United States.
Alaska
200
This is the longest river in the United States, and it flows through the Midwestern region.
Missouri River
200
This purchase expanded the United States west of the Mississippi, and accounts for many of our Midwest States.
Louisiana Purchase
200
This National Park located in Arizona is home to a large canyon that formed due to erosion caused by the Colorado River.
Grand Canyon
200
This state, nicknamed the "Gem State" is known for its precious gemstones and being the number one producer of potatoes in the country
Idaho
200
This city is nicknamed the "Mile High City" due to its high elevation.
Denver, CO
300
Name the 4 Great Lakes that are found in the Midwest Region
Huron, Erie, Superior, and Michigan
300
This state in the Southwest has more Native American population than any other ethnicity.
New Mexico
300
The Mall of America is located in this Midwest City and attracts tourists looking to shop, dine, and enjoy the aquarium and amusement park located inside of it.
Bloomington, MN
Will accept Minneapolis, MN.
300
This state is the top producer of Copper in the country.
Arizona
300
This state is known for having the most alien sitings and is home to "Area 51"
Nevada
400
What two states in the West are considered to be/have an archipelago?
Hawaii and Alaska
400
This state was founded by Mormon Migrants looking to escape religious persecution.
Utah
400
You would visit this city if you wanted to do the following: Visit the Space Needle, Pikes Place Market, get coffee at the Original Starbucks, and attend an NFL game at Lumen Field.
Seattle, Washington
400
Oil is a lucrative natural resource. Name 3 states in the Midwest, Southwest or West region that are top producers of this resource.
The top 5 are: Texas, Alaska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado
400
Which 2 states west of the Mississippi have 3 cities with over 1 million people?
Texas: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio
California: Los Angeles, San Jose, San Diego
500
What two rivers in the Southwest create natural boundaries between states and/or countries?
Rio Grande River & Colorado River
500
This state was purchased by the United States from Russia in 1867.
Alaska
500
What state is home to the following tourist attractions?
Yellowstone, Old Faithful Geyser, Grand Teton National Park, Devils Tower, Cody Stamped Rodeo, and Jackson Hole.
Wyoming
500
This state generates the most revenue in the country thanks to its technology industry (Silicon Valley), and its agricultural production (Artichokes, Peppers, Almonds, Lettuce, Avocados, Vineyards (Wine) ) and its mineral resources (Gold).
California
500
Mrs. Storseth has lived in all 3 regions (Midwest, Southwest and West) Which state did she live in in each of those regions.
Midwest- ND, Southwest - AZ, West- MT