Idaho History Regions and Landforms

What is the name of a major river system in Idaho?

• Snake River System

• Clearwater River System

• Salmon River System

• All of the above

Why is it helpful to divide the state into regions?

• This helps us remember what county is located where.

• Regions tell us about the languages spoken.

• Most parts of a region will have things in common, like certain landforms.

• We need to know where the best restaurants are.

How do mountains help us store water?

• The cool, high mountains hold winter snow until spring.

• Water storage tanks in the mountains hold extra water for towns.

• Monsoons in Idaho's mountains provide extra water for irrigation.

• Early trappers dug wells in the mountains to store water.

Twin Falls is located in what region of Idaho?

• Central

• Southeastern

• South Central

• Northern

Idaho's panhandle is located in what region?

• South Central

• Southeastern

• Northern

• North Central

Which of the following are lakes in Idaho?

• Lake Pend Oreille

• Murtaugh Lake

• Salt Lake

• A and B

An aquifer is...

• an underwater museum.

• a kind of hairspray.

• a layer of earth, gravel, or stone that holds water underground.

• Smart water.

How long ago did the water at Thousand Springs fall?

• Twenty years ago.

• Over 100 years ago.

• Last week.

• During the Ice Age.

Idaho is home to what mountain ranges?

• Lost River Range

• Sawtooth Mountains

• Bitterroot Mountains

• All of the above

The largest valley in Idaho is...

• Marsh Valley

• Magic Valley

• Snake River Valley

• Valley High School