Vocabulary
A mountain opening through which ask, gas and lava are forced.
Volcano
Which city's industry is entertainment?
Los Angeles, CA
The oldest national park
Yellowstone
What was the nickname given to the people that rushed to the west in search of gold?
Forty Niners
Where the river flows west to the Pacific and east to the Atlantic...
Continental Divide
Like a volcano because it spews hot material into the air.
Geyser
Which city's industry is computer software?
Seattle, WA
The longest/largest system of mountains in North America...
The Rocky Mountains
What do you call a person in search of gold (or other valuable minerals)?
prospector
What two countries border the West Region?
Canada and Mexico
A cold, flat area where trees cannot grow
Tundra
Which city's industry is mining?
Salt Lake City, UT
The hottest place in North America
Death Valley
A fast growing town, located near recently discovered gold or sivler.
Boom Town
What other country do the Rocky Mountains extend through besides the US?
Canada
Animals raised on farms and ranches for human use.
Livestock
Name SIX products that can be grown, caught, or mined in the West.
Timber, potatoes, oil, salmon (seafood), coal, apples, beef, pineapples, cherries, grapes, etc...
Besides the Rocky Mountains, what other three mountain ranges are located in the West?
Cascade
Sierra Nevada
Olympic
A town where all the people have moved away
Ghost Town
What state is the biggest producer of potatoes in the US?
Idaho
The western side of the Cascade Mountains has more rainfall and more vegetation. This is because of...
Why is tourism so important in the West?
Why do tourists come to the West?
Variety of climates, landforms to see, many recreational activities, all bring people to visit the west and spend money there.
The wettest place in the world
Mount Waialeale in Hawaii
How did San Francisco develop into a major city?
Many people rushed there searching for gold and stayed.
What is the difference between a desert and a tundra?
Tundra: cold, flat, trees can't grow
Desert: dry, warm, only certain plants can grow here
Both: type of land with limited vegetation (below the tree line)