land & climate, economy & resources
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| What are the 3 main landforms of the West? | mountains, deserts, valleys
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| How were the Rocky Mountains formed? | Tectonic plates pushed against each other, causing the earth's crust to fold.
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| How were the Cascade Mountains formed? | Melted rock, or lava, bubbled up from openings in the earth's crust and hardened.
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| Name 2 things that created valleys and basins. | glaciers and rivers
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| What created the Grand Canyon? | the Colorado River
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| Irrigation | supplying land with water
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| How do people in the West use water carefully? | hydroelectric power- electricity produced from flowing water
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| 3 factors that affect temperature | elevation, latitude, the ocean
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| Why does the plant life in the West vary throughout the region? | The climate varies throughout the region, so the plant life varies as well.
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| Examples of crops in the West *Be able to name 3* | pineapples, avocados, peas, apples, oranges
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| How do the people of the West use the huge forests to create jobs? | People use trees for wood and paper. Workers cut lumber in sawmills. Other workers make buildings and other products from the wood.
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| What industries are available because of the location near the ocean? | fishing, tourism (boating, swimming)
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| What industries are located in the West because of the nice climate? | movies, aircraft industry, tourism
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| National park | an area of land set aside by the federal government
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| Example of a national park *Be able to name 1 national park found in the West* | Rocky Mountain National Park/ Grand Canyon National Park/ Yosemite National Park
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| Name 2 places in the West known for the computer industry | Seattle and Silicone Valley
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| Specialization | a business makes only a few goods or provides just one service
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| Skilled worker | someone who has received special training or education
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