US REGIONS REVIEW (Southeast, Southwest, West, Midwest)

The ____ are the most significant geographic feature of the West.

• Great Lakes

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Colorado and Missouri Rivers

TRUE OR FALSE: The Great Salt Lake is found in the state of Utah in the west.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: Hawaii consists of 10 main islands

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE: The Great Salt Lake is a freshwater lake.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How would you describe the weather in Alaska?

• Short and hot summers,

  long and extremely cold winters.

• Mild all year long.

• Rainy spring and fall, dry and cold in the summer.

• Freezing all year long.

What are the two most common natural disasters to occur in the west?

• Hurricanes and Hail Storms

• Tornadoes and Snowstorms

• There are no natural disasters in the west

• Earthquakes and Wildfires

What is a very important industry in the west?

(HINT: This industry in the west provides us with delicious crops such as avocados and apples.)

(a)  

TRUE OR FALSE: The Southern Ocean is an important ocean in the west because it supports the fishing industry.

• TRUE

• FALSE

There are many different (a)   found in the west such as gold, silver, zinc, and copper.

What region is Yellowstone National Park found in?

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

• West