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WorksheetsThe West Chapter 12
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 33mins
Pikes Peak is located in -
Califormia
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
The Rocky Mountains states include -
Montana, Utah, Wyoming, and California
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana
Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Oregon
Montana, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Wyoming
The timberline is a line that -
shows where all the trees grow
marks all the reforested areas
shows an elevation where most trees will not grow
marks the snow peaks of the mountain tops
What is the largest mountain system of North America?
The Alps
The Sierra Nevada
The Appalachians
The Rocky Mountains
What year was Yellowstone National Park established?
1872
1827
1972
2012
Yellowstone runs across the states of -
Wyoming, Nevada and Montana
Oregon, Idaho, and Montana
Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana
Montana, Colorado and Wyoming
A geyser is a type of hot spring that -
erupts hot water into the air from the heated surface of the sun
erupts hot water into the air from forces of a pump
erupts water into a spring from a running waterfall
erupts hot water into the air from water heated by forces beneath Earth's surface
Why does Yellowstone have some many geysers and hot springs?
part of the park is located on top of a volcano
part of the park is located over a "hot spot"
port of the park is located directly on top of magma
the park is located where the lava of the volcanos fall
How are geysers and volcanoes similar?
they both are mountains
They both erupt lava
the both erupt hot material
the both are formed in water
What state in the West can you find a tundra?
Hawaii
Oregon
Idaho
Alaska
What is the highest peak in North America?
Pikes Peak
Mount Mckinley
Mount Logan
Mount Waialeale
In which states is the Great Basin located?
Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming
Nevada, Idaho, Utah
Wyoming, Oregon, Utah
Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado
Where is Death Valley located?
Oregon
Nevada
California
Wyoming
Rain Shadow
When moist air from the ocean moves towards a mountain range, it is forced to rise. As the air rises, it cools and condenses, leading to the formation of clouds and eventually rain on the western side of the mountain.
On the other side of the mountain, the eastern side, the air descends and warms up. This warm, dry air creates a rain shadow effect, where the area receives significantly less rainfall compared to the west side.
Regions located in rain shadows often experience dry conditions and desert-like landscapes due to the lack of rain. This phenomenon plays a crucial role in shaping the climate and ecosystems of various regions around the world.
What causes rain on the west side of a mountain range?
Snowfall
Hailstorm
Condensation of moist air from the ocean
Drought
Rain shadow phenomenon plays a crucial role in shaping (a) and ecosystems worldwide.
What effect does the east side of the mountain experience?
Increased rainfall
No change in rainfall
Significantly less rainfall
Heavy snowfall
Washington is famous for growing -
pears
cherries
apples
potatoes
The state that produces the widest variety of fruits, vegetables, and nuts is -
Washington
Hawaii
California
Colorado
Why are greenhouses particularly useful in Alaska?
because of the harsh climate
because it can grow a variety of plants
because it can house flowers
because they can grow all kinds of crops in all kinds of climates
Organize these options into the right categories use map on pg 387
forest products(n)
cherries
apples
wheat
tuna
pineapples
nuts
livestock (s)
broccoli
lettuce
tomatoes
grapes
forest product (s)
strawberries
plums
potatoes
sugar beets
livestock (N)
Alaska and California produce (a)
Which is true about the Rocky Mountains?
many types of animals, such as goats and minks, live there
they are the smallest system of mountains in the United States
very few trees and almost no flowers grow there
visitors cannot ski or hike
How are the climates of Hawaii and California similar?
it is warm and sunny in most of both states
temperatures rarely rise above the freezing point
areas of both states have freezing temperatures and snow in the winter
both states are drier than the Great Basin region in the West
Which of these areas receives less than 2 inches of rainfall each year?
Yakima, Washington
Death Valley, California
Mount Waialeale, Hawaii
Olympic Peninsula, Washington
Idaho
Boise
Carson CIty
Which state is highlighted on the map?
Alaska
Hawaii
California
Utah
Which state is highlighted on the map?
Alaska
Oregon
Montana
Hawaii
Which state in highlighted on the map?
Oregon
Montana
Nevada
Washington
Which state is highlighted on the map?
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Wyoming
Which state is highlighted on the map?
Oregon
Colorado
Idaho
Nevada
Which state is highlighted on the map?
California
Oregon
Colorado
Arizona
Which state is highlighted on the map?
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Which state is highlighted on the map?
Colorado
Arizona
Nevada
New Mexico
Which state is highlighted on the map?
Montana
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Which state is highlighted on the map?
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Which state is highlighted on the map?
Washington
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
How are the Rockies similar to other mountain ranges in the United States?
They are over 350 miles wide and run over 3.000 miles in length.
They lave a peak called Pikes Peak.
They all share the Continental Divide
They have high, rugged mountains with many peaks.
Which is NOT a mountain range that is located in the West?
Cascade Range
Sierra Nevada
Olympic Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Which mountain range does not have a volcano?
Sierra Nevada
Cascade Range
Aleutian Range
Mount Kilauea
Which describes the climate in the Great Basin?
hot, sunny, and rainy
cold, cloudy, and snowy
hot, sunny and dry
mild, cloudy, and rainy
Which state is the wettest place on Earth located?
Hawaii
Oregon
Alaska
Utah
Idaho is famous for growing
apples
potatoes
pinapples
nuts
____________________ is the term for weather conditions at a particular location over a long period of time.
Climate
Weather
Both these states have major fishing industries-
California and Hawaii
Oregon and Washignton
Hawaii and Alaska
Montana and Colorado
Paper products is produced from which type of resource?
timber
coal mining
fishing industry
livestock
