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Southwest Region 12
chapter 12 social studies
Question | Answer |
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What was the purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition? | 1. To find an all-water route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. 2. To explore the lands west of the Mississippi. |
How is a geyser created? | Geysers are natures "tea kettle." Water is heated deep inside the earth and when it gets hot enough it boils and when it reaches the surface, it shoots into the air. |
Where would you go to see a geyser? | Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming |
Why was the movie industry attracted to California? | Movie makers needed sunny days to film outdoors. They liked the sunshine from California. |
Which major event occurs in Anchorage Alaska? | Iditarod dog sled race |
What state did Asians come to 100 years ago? | Hawaii |
Over 100 years ago, where did Asians in Hawaii work? | At the Hawaii sugar plantations |
List 4 places you would like to visit from the tour. | 1. Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming 2. Disneyland - California 3. Anchorage, Alaska 4. Honolulu, Hawaii |
List 1 reason you would like to visit Yellowstone and Disneyland AND a picture to go with it. | 1. Yellowstone National Park - Wyoming *To see Old Faithful the big geyser *Picture of a geyser 2. Disneyland - California *14 million people come and it make people happy! *Picture of Mickey Mouse |
List 1 reason you would like to visit Alaska and Hawaii AND a picture to go with it. | 3. Anchorage, Alaska *It is the largest state in the US and very cold *Picture of a snowflake 4. Honolulu, Hawaii *It is the warmest state in the US and closest to the equator *Picture of a surfboard |