Quiz on Geography and Climate of the Western United States

What makes the Great Salt Lake different from most other lakes?

• It is very deep and has many fish.

• It is full of very salty water and only brine shrimp live in it.

• It is surrounded by mountains.

• It is the largest lake in the world.

Why are the salt flats found around the Great Salt Lake?

• Because the lake is very deep.

• Because Lake Bonneville dried up thousands of years ago.

• Because the lake is surrounded by mountains.

• Because it rains a lot in the area.

Which state is the largest in the US but has the fewest number of people?

• California

• Texas

• Alaska

• Hawaii

What is the main food source for millions of birds living around the Great Salt Lake?

• Fish

• Brine shrimp

• Insects

• Plants

What is the most important natural resource in the West region of the United States?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Mississippi River

• The Great Lakes

What is a port used for along the Pacific Ocean?

• Growing crops

• Receiving ships and transferring cargo

• Mining for gold

• Building houses

Which state is known for producing more apples than any other state?

• California

• Oregon

• Washington

• Hawaii

What is wood from the West region used to make?

• Cars and trucks

• Houses, furniture, and paper

• Computers and phones

• Salt and sugar

How is salt collected from the Great Salt Lake?

• By digging underground

• By pumping water into shallow ponds and letting it evaporate

• By cutting down trees

• By mining rocks

If you were planning a business that needed a lot of electricity and easy transportation of goods, why might you choose to locate near the Columbia River?

• The river is beautiful

• The river provides electricity and transportation for goods

• The river is good for swimming

• The river has many fish