The West Region of the United States

What are the five regions of the United States?

• North and South

• Canada, South America, United States, Mexico, Central America

• West, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast

• Alaska, California, Hawaii, Washington, Colorado

What two states are right next to California?

• Oregon and Nevada

• Montana and Wyoming

• Utah and Colorado

• Alaska and Hawaii

What are the four mountain ranges that are in the West region?

• Sequoia, Yosemite, Yellowstone, San Fernando

• Coast Ranges, Sequoia, Yellowstone, San Fernando

• Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite, Yellowstone

• Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada, Cascade Range, Rocky Mountains

How is the Great Salt Lake different from most lakes?

• It is very cold.

• It is very big.

• It is very deep.

• It is very salty.

Why is Hawaii different from the other states in the West region?

• It is an island.

• It is very flat.

• It has many mountains.

• It is cold all the time.

Why is Alaska the coldest state?

• It is at the South Pole.

• It is far from the ocean.

• It is farther from the equator than the other states.

• It is dark all year long.

What is the most important natural resource in the West?

• The Pacific Ocean.

• The gold mines.

• The Redwoods.

• The Atlantic Ocean.

What is the Central Valley called?

• America's Milk Capital.

• America's Fruit and Salad Bowl.

• America's Dairyland.

• America's Corn City.

What are three products from Hawaii?

• Pineapple, sugar, and bananas.

• Corn, wheat, and barley.

• Milk, cheese, and yogurt.

• Green beans, carrots, and broccoli.

What important mineral was found in California in 1848?

• Copper

• Gold

• Silver

• Lead