Vocab
West Notes
Cities Vocab
Cities Notes
Random
100
What is a journey with a purpose called?
(expedition, geyser, gorge, or technology)
Expedition
100
Name 1 (or both) of the reasons Lewis and Clark were sent to explore the West.
1. Find a water route between the Mississippi River and Pacific Ocean
2. Explore the unknown lands of the West.
100
A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints is called a ...
(mint, Mormon, oasis, port, mining)
Mormon
100
The US Mint is located in which city?
Portland, Boise, Denver, San Jose
Denver
100
This west city is called "The Entertainment Capital of the World."
Honolulu, Las Vegas, Boise, Waconia
Las Vegas
200
A route across a mountain is called a ...
(pass, geyser, gorge, technology)
a Pass
200
Why did the movie industry move to California?
Better weather (more sunny days)
200
A place in the desert with water and trees is called a...
(mint, Mormon, oasis, port, mining)
Oasis
200
Mormons seeking religious freedom settled in which city?
Portland, Salt Lake City, Boise, Seattle
Salt Lake City
200
A city with a busy harbor or port.
(Portland, Boise, Denver, San Jose)
Portland
300
A deep narrow valley is called a ...
(expedition, pass, gorge, technology)
Gorge
300
Central Valley in California is center for what kind of technology?
Farming Technology
300
A factory were coins are made is called a...
(mint, mormon, oasis, port, mining)
Mint
300
From Seattle, Washington a person can see ...
Mount Rainier, Mount Rushmore, Mississippi River, Grand Canyon
Mount Rainier
300
The biggest industry in Las Vegas, NV.
(Farming, Technology, Tourism, Lumber)
Tourism
400
Tools and ideas created to help people is ...
(expedition, geyser, pass, technology)
Technology
400
Why were national forests created by the government?
To conserve (save) forests for the future
400
Seattle, WA and Portland, OR are both located on the Pacific Ocean and are important for this place where ships are loaded and unloaded.
(mint, Mormon, oasis, port, mining)
Port
400
An important attraction in Portland, OR is ...
Silicon Valley, Seahawks Stadium, International Rose Test Garden
International Rose Test Garden
400
The two West states that don't border (touch) another state.
Alaska and Hawaii
500
Throws jets of hot water and steam up into the air...
(Expedition, geyser, gorge, pass)
Geyser
500
Where does the Iditarod Sled Dog race start?
Anchorage, Alaska
500
Many cities in the West got their start because of this activity which involves taking minerals from the ground.
(mint, Mormon, oasis, port, mining)
Mining
500
The city known for its technology companies and jobs.
San Jose, Salt Lake City, Denver, Las Vegas
San Jose
500
The largest state in the West (and the entire USA).
Alaska