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The Gold Rush
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The West is the ________ of the five regions of the United States.
largest
100
What first brought many settlers to the West?
Gold
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How did the "California Gold Rush" get its name?
When gold was found in California, news spread quickly. People left their jobs and homes in hope of finding gold in California.
100
What is the only western state that begins with an "M"?
Montana
100
What is the name of the most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park?
Old Faithful
200
The West has more _______ than any other landform.
mountains
200
Oregon leads the country in . . . . ?
lumber production
200
How did people make money during the Gold Rush without digging for gold?
Some people opened stores to sell supplies and food to miners. Storekeepers knew miners would pay high prices.
200
Name 3 western states that are landlocked (not bordered by an ocean).
Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Utah
200
What is the oldest national park in the United States?
Yellowstone National Park
300
What are the largest mountains in the West called?
the Rocky Mountains
300
What two things protect the largest and oldest trees in the West?
National Parks and laws
300
What is a boomtown?
A boomtown is a town that sprang up fast because gold was found nearby.
300
Name 3 of the 5 states that are bordered (at least on one side) by the Pacific Ocean.
Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, Hawaii
300
What is a geyser?
It is a spring that shoots steam and hot water into the air.
400
What is it called when mountains change shape due to rain, ice, blowing wind, sand and/or water?
erosion
400
You can grind wood into ________ to make paper.
pulp
400
Where else was gold found?
It was found in Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.
400
Name two kinds of livestock (farm animals) that people raise on the Great Plains.
sheep and cattle
400
Where is the Great Basin located? Tell two other facts about the Great Basin.
-It is located in Utah and Nevada. -It is a large, flat, dry land. -The water that drains there is absorbed and the land stays dry. -It is known as "the wasteland" because there is nothing but deserts, mountains, and dry lakes.
500
Tell at least three facts about Hawaii. Include where it is located.
-It is the only state made up entirely of islands. -It is located in the Pacific Ocean. -It was formed by volcanic activity. -It is a top tourist destination.
500
These are huge industries in the West: Making ___________ and manufacturing ___________
making paper and manufacturing wood products
500
What is it called when miners had to give up the chance to eat a good breakfast in order to buy gloves?
It is called opportunity cost.
500
What is it called when a miner gave up one thing to someone and that person gave something in return?
It is called a trade-off.
500
Tell at least three facts about Alaska.
-It is over twice the size of Texas. -It has more volcanoes than any other state. -It has half of the world's glaciers. -Alaska has over 3 million lakes.