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WorksheetsWestern Region Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 21mins
Label the states in this region.
(2 states are missing from map)
California
Nevada
Colorado
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Alaska
Label the capitals of the states.
(2 are missing from the map)
Juneau
Sacremento
Salem
Salt Lake City
Boise
Denver
Cheyenne
Carson City
Olympia
Helena
Locate/choose the state that is known for its production and growth of potatoes.
Where is Yellowstone National Park located?
Which state contains the valley that is also known as "America's Fruit and Salad Bowl"?
Where is death valley located?
What is the most important resource in the Western Region?
Pacific Ocean
Oil
Gold
Steel
How many states are in the Western Region?
9
10
11
12
Would you find Mount Rushmore in the West Region?
Yes
No
The West is the largest region in the US.
True
False
Snowboarding and skateboarding were both developed in the West Region.
True
False
All of the West Region is cool and foggy for most of the year.
True
False
Why is Alaska the coldest state?
It is near the equator.
There is a lot of snow.
It is far from the equator.
It is closest to the South Pole.
Why is the Columbia River important to the West Region?
(Choose 2 answers)
Dams on the river help make a lot of the electricity used in the region.
Its is used to irrigate much farmland.
It is a popular landmark.
It provides drinking water to half the region.
Death Valley is the (a) , (b) , and (c) place in the United States.
(You will need to put this in order of temperature, water levels, and elevation. E.g.: Coldest/hottest goes first)
Which mountain ranges are found in the Western Region?
Coast Ranges, Cascade Ranges, and Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains and Mount Rushmore
Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains, and Coast Ranges
Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada, Cascade Range, and Rocky Mountains
What makes Alaska and Hawaii different from the other states within this region?
They are the only 2 states to be considered a part of all regions in the US.
They are separated from the other states by land and water.
Both are islands.
They have been states for longer than all the others within this region.
Reorder these states by the year they gained statehood.
(Oldest state first; newest state last)
Nevada
Washington
Wyoming
Alaska
Hawaii
How is the E side of the region different from the W side of the region.
Less rain
Warmer temperatures
Lots of rain
Wet winters
Cool, foggy summers
What is the highest mountain in the US?
Mount Massive
Mount Rushmore
Mount Denali
Mount Sanford
