How did railways help people in the past to settle the West?

• By providing transportation for people and goods

• By transmitting telegraph messages

• By offering employment opportunities

• All of the above

Which state in the West is considered to have a tropical climate?

• a. Alaska

• b. California

• c. Hawaii

Write the correct vocabulary word next to its definition: An opening in the surface of the earth through which gas, ash, and lava are forced out.

Write the correct vocabulary word next to its definition: A hot underground spring that shoots steam and boiling water high into the air.

Write the correct vocabulary word next to its definition: Melted rock that is underneath the Earth’s surface.

Write the correct vocabulary word next to its definition: A wall of water that can be 100 feet higher than an average wave.

The __________ form the largest mountain range in North America.

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Cascade Range

The western border of the United States meets the __________ ocean

What are some effects of earthquakes?

• Structural damage to buildings

• Tsunamis

• Release of gases from the earth's crust

• All of the above

What caused early settlers to make their homes near rivers, streams, and lakes?

• For transportation and trade

• To enjoy the scenic beauty

• Because of the abundant wildlife

• For access to water and food resources