Animals
Name one mammal species that reside in the Western Mountains
Elk, Bighorn Sheep, Mule deer, Coyotes, etc
Where do the Rocky Mountains reside?
Canada all the way down to New Mexico
What is the average amount of rain per year in the Western Mountains?
15-30 inches
Made primarily of ancient ocean crust...
Olympic Mountain
Name a notable bird that occupy the Western Mountains
Woodpeckers, Raptors, Red Crossbills, Owls, Waterfowl
Where is Sierra Nevada?
California
The national park's aquatic system contains how many native fish species and introduced how many?
7 native fish, introduced 4
What range is in Utah?
Wasatch Range
223 inches
Known for its world class ski resorts... it forms the western edge of the Rockies
UTAH (Wasatch Range)
How many bird species are there in the region
270 bird species
Where is the Cascade Range?
From Northern California to British Columbia
What is the weather like on the East-side of the Cascades?
The climate is continental, with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.
Home to iconic volcanoes like Mount Rainer, Mount Hood, and Mount St. Helens?
(Cascade Range)Washington, Oregon, California
The Rocky Mountains are home to how many native mammal species
67 native mammals
What is the weather like in the West Side of the Cascades?
The climate on the West side is mild and wet during the winter. However frequent rainfall, snowfall is rather rare, with the expectation of high-elevations.
The Western Mountains span approximately how many miles?
397,832 square miles