Geography
Alaska is the __________ state.
largest and most northern
Describe the work of conservationists in the West.
The protect parks and wildlife
San Francisco, California is home to what famous landmark?
The Golden Gate Bridge
What is magma?
underground melted rock
What is the capital of Wyoming?
Cheyenne
Earthquakes happen quite often along __________.
The Pacific coast.
Who is a big employer and landowner in the west?
The federal government
The West is the nation's what?
Fastest growing region
What is a geyser?
a hot spring that occasionally shoots hot water into the air
What is the capital of Alaska?
Juneau
The source of the Rio Grande begins ___________.
as melting snow in the Rocky Mts
Where are most fruits, nuts, and veggies produced in the West?
Central Valley
the South Pacific islands
contests in horseback riding and other similar skills
What is the capital of Utah?
Salt Lake City
What causes an earthquake?
The movement of one plates against another.
What is an important part of the economy of many western states?
mining minerals
What was the main job Asian immigrants found in the west?
Working on the railroad
What is telecommunications?
technology that lets people send messages and images over long distances
What is the capital of Nevada?
Carson City
Why is the Great Salt Lake so salty?
The hot summer sun evaporates the water and the salt is left behind.
How do landforms in the west affect the economy?
Some places are good for farming and raising animals, other places are good for fishing
What events caused people to move West?
Rich farm land, development/expansion of the railroad, better transportation
What is a timberline?
Elevation beyond which it is too cold for trees to grow
What is the capital of Idaho?
Boise