Geography
Where is California located?
- Below Oregon
- On the coast of the US
- To the east of Nevada
What is one major industry in the West?
Fishing, ranching, technology, etc.
False
What is a natural resource? Definition, not example!
A resource that comes from the Earth.
What is the overall climate of the West Region?
It is warm and cold depending on where in the West you are.
How many states are in the West Region? How many of them are contiguous?
- 12 total states
- 10 contiguous
Which state in the West is most known for its sugarcane and pinneapple production?
Hawaii
Which landmark is a large structure that allows cars to go from one side to the other? Which state is it in?
The Golden Gate Bridge in California
What is one natural resource that is popular in the West?
Timber, water, silver, gold, etc.
What is the climate in Alaska?
Cold
Which state is further North: Wyoming or Colorado?
Wyoming
What is the shiny gray precious metal that Nevada produces more of than almost any other state, earning it the nickname the "Silver State."
Silver
What is the name of the landmark located in Hawaii?
USS Arizona
What natural resource is used in the West (and elsewhere) to create energy or electricity through black panels that face the sky?
The sun
What is the climate in Hawaii?
Warm and tropical
What is the name of the mountain rage that stretches 3,000 miles in the West?
The Rocky Mountains
What industry does the Pacific Ocean provide for coastal Western states like Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
Fishing or Shipping
What is Old Faithful and where is it located?
It is a geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
What natural resource created a "rush" to California in the late 1800's?
Gold
In the North it is cooler, in the South it can get warmer and more tropical.
What lies between the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains?
The Great Basin
Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded a large company called "Microsoft" in Washington as well as Steve Jobs creating a software company in California. Which industry does this make popular in the West?
Technology
Name one other landmark in the West and where it is located.
Hollywood sign, California
Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming
Delicate Arch, Utah
Hoover Dam, Nevada
Space Needle, Washington
Which state in the West is home to redwood trees which are the tallest living trees on Earth?
California
How is the climate high in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado different than the climate in Denver Colorado?
The mountains are cool, wet, and windy while Denver has a more mild climate.