Social Studies Chapter 12 The West Region: Climate, Resources, and Landforms

Areas east of Cascade Mountains receive much less rain than other areas of the mountain because of an effect called the

Which of the following describes the Rocky Mountains?

Which western state has very cold winter temperatures?

Which side of the Cascade Range receives more rain as a result more rain as a result of rain shadow?

Which is a product provided by the timber industry from which people benefit?

Because the climate in most of Alaska is harsh, plants grown there often are grown in a...

How is the climate of Hawaii similar to the climate of California?

States such as Washington and Montana are accustomed to very cold, or __, winter temperatures and heavy snowfall

Which is NOT a mountain range that is located in the West?

Which of the following describes the Rocky Mountains?

A ___ is a type of mountain what has a opening through which ash, gas, and lava are forced

How are volcanoes similar to geysers?

Which of the following mountains ranges does NOT have a volcano?

Because wood is an important part of our daily lives, timber companies usually ______ areas where they have to cut trees

Which state of the West produces the widest variety of fruits, vegetables, and nuts?

How are Alaska and Hawaii alike?

In which state is the wettest place on Earth located?

No trees can grow above the ___ of a mountain because temperatures are too cold

A large ____ still lies beneath the surface of Yellowstone and provides heat for the parks's geyser's and hot springs

How are the Rockies like some of the mountain ranges in the US?

Which of the following describes the climate in the Great Basin

When a volcano erupts, a form of molten rock called __ comes out of the opening

Which western state is the biggest producer of potatoes in the US?

Which of these western states includes fish as a major source of income?

Cattle, sheep, and pigs are examples of ____, or animals that are raised on farms and ranches

Old Faithful, the most famous ___ at Yellowstone.

A ______ is a cold, flat area where trees cannot grow, and where some people enjoy cross country