WorksheetsChapter 5 "Western U.S." Pretest
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which crop is Idaho famous for producing?
apples
strawberries
corn
potatoes
Which two climate types are found in the eastern half of the Great Plains?
semiarid and humid continental
humid continental and humid subtropical
humid subtropical and semiarid
tropical rainforest and humid subtropical
How did the spread of white settlements impact Native Americans?
They lost their lands and were forced to live on reservations.
They were educated in settlement schools.
They moved to areas east of the Mississippi.
They lived peacefully among the white settlers.
Wyoming has an abundant supply of which energy resource?
petroleum
coal
natural gas
ethanol
What is the chief body of water for the western United States?
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Colorado River
Columbia River
What type of climate does Washington have?
humid temperate
tropical
cold temperate
marine west coast
Why have many small family farms in the western states declined?
There is no longer enough water to raise crops.
The farmers have decided to move to the cities.
They have been replaced by agribusinesses.
The land is very poor and not suitable for farming.
What do Alaska and Hawaii have in common?
Neither state has an active volcano.
Neither state borders the 48 contiguous states
Both states have tropical climates.
The two states are about the same size in land mass.
What causes the Great Salt Lake to be salty?
The Pacific Ocean flows directly into the lake and makes the water salty
It was formed over a huge salt lick.
It has no outlet and its tributary rivers deposit salt, which is left when its water evaporates.
People have long dumped their excess salt there.
Which landform plays a role in forming the climates in the region west of the Mississippi River?
high mountains
plains
plateaus
deserts
Which state relies on wind power to provide a quarter of its electricity?
Wyoming
South Dakota
California
Colorado
What event led to the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Manifest Destiny
Oregon Trail
Spanish-American War
Louisiana Purchase
What did some people who disapproved of its purchase call the area of Alaska?
Seward’s Folly
Sherman’s Folly
Seward’s Gold
Folly Land
Because it is a major city, what is unusual about Denver’s location?
It is on an island in the middle of a big lake.
It is not a seaport.
It is on a navigable part of a river.
It is on a flat plain.
What is one of the biggest challenges for the western states?
building more seaports
attracting tourists
growing businesses
having an adequate water supply
