West Region Study Challenge

What is considered the most important natural resource in the West?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Columbia River

• The Central Valley

Which industry is important along the Pacific coast?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Technology

What is the primary function of a port?

• To generate electricity

• To irrigate crops

• To receive ships and transfer cargo

• To refine oil

How many acres of land are irrigated by the Columbia River?

• Over 8 million acres

• About 4 million acres

• Less than 1 million acres

• Exactly 10 million acres

Which valley is known as "America's Fruit and Salad Bowl"?

• Willamette Valley

• Silicon Valley

• Central Valley

• Death Valley

What is Washington state particularly known for producing?

• Potatoes

• Apples

• Pineapples

• Cotton

Which product is NOT mentioned as being produced from wood in the West?

• Lumber

• Plywood

• Cardboard

• Rubber

What is the main crop associated with Idaho?

• Apples

• Corn

• Potatoes

• Grapes

Where was oil discovered in Alaska in the 1960s?

• Prince William Sound

• Valdez

• San Francisco

• North Slope

What valuable mineral is used to make computer parts in Silicon Valley?

• Gold

• Silver

• Silicon

• Molybdenum