Geography and Climate of the West Region

Which mountain range is located in the West region of the United States?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

What is the highest point in the West region of the United States?

• Mount Everest

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Kilimanjaro

Which of the following is a desert located in the West region?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Death Valley

• Kalahari Desert

What is the lowest point in the West region of the United States?

• Grand Canyon

• Death Valley

• Great Basin

• Aleutian Islands

Which ocean borders the West region of the United States?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which river is NOT found in the West region of the United States?

• Columbia River

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

What is the name of the volcanic mountain in the West region known for its 1980 eruption?

• Mount Fuji

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Etna

Which of the following is a major plateau in the West region?

• Tibetan Plateau

• Colorado Plateau

• Deccan Plateau

• Yunnan Plateau

Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?

• Columbia River

• Missouri River

• Rio Grande River

• Colorado River

What is the name of the large saltwater lake located in the West region?

• Lake Superior

• Great Salt Lake

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Erie