Geography
Which ocean borders the West region to the west?
A. Atlantic
B. Pacific
C. Indian
Pacific
Which state is known to produce seafood?
Alaska
This state once connected Asia to North America around 14,000 BC.
Alaska
Why does the climate vary so much in the West?
A. The states are very spread out.
B. It is very mountainous.
C. It is very flat.
The states are very spread out.
What is the largest mountain range in the West region?
A. Rocky Mountains
B. Cascade Mountains
C. Great Basin Mountains
Rocky Mountains
What landform makes up most of the West region?
Mountains
Which state is known to produce potatoes?
Idaho
What did forty-niners travel to California to find in the 1800's?
Gold
Why is Alaska the coldest state?
A. It has the highest elevation.
B. It is closest to the equator.
C. It is farthest from the equator.
It is farthest from the equator.
Why does little farming take place in Alaska?
It is too cold.
What country borders the West region to the north?
Canada
Which state is known to produce pineapple and sugarcane?
Hawaii
Hawaii
Why is Hawaii warm all year round?
A. It has low elevation.
B. It is the closest state to the equator.
C. It is the farthest state from the equator.
It is the closest state to the equator.
What type of land is in The Great Basin between two mountain ranges?
Desert
What country borders the West region to the south?
Mexico
Which state is known to produce apples?
Washington
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What kinds of temperatures do the inland states with mountains get at higher elevations?
Cold
What formed the islands of Hawaii and are still found active in the state?
Volcanoes
Which two states are not part of the contiguous United States?
Alaska and Hawaii
Which state is known to produce dairy and grapes?
California
The Oregon Trail started in Missouri and ended in which state?
Oregon
What is there not a lot of in the dry deserts of Nevada and Utah?
Precipitation or rain
About 45% of California is covered in what type of land?
Forests