Life West of the Mississippi L5C3 L1

Which characteristic is common to most cities in the western United States?

• Dependence on the automobile

• Extensive subway systems

What is unique about Denver's location for a major city?

• It is near a seaport

• It is near the mountains

What industry made California’s Silicon Valley famous?

• Aerospace

• Computer technology

What do large agribusinesses rely on?

• Small family farms

• Machines and technology

What is desalination used for?

• Removing salt from seawater

• Filtering groundwater

What is the San Andreas Fault associated with?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

Why do most western cities have limited public transportation?

• Small populations

• Cities are spread out

What is significant about the Los Angeles port?

• It handles most Atlantic trade

• It handles over half the value of Pacific imports

Why is water a challenge in the region?

• Frequent flooding

• Limited rainfall and population growth

What caused the Dust Bowl?

• Severe drought and wind erosion

• Heavy rains and mudslides