WorksheetsWest Region
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
The climate of the West region is...
hot and dry throughout the whole region.
cold and snowy throughout the whole region.
very cool and foggy throughout the whole region
very different in different places in the region.
What body of water boarders the West region?
Gulf of Mexico
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
What mountain range does NOT run through the West?
Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Cascade Mountains
Coast Mountains
True or False? The Great Salt Lake is an important source of drinking water.
true
True or False? Oil, copper, gold, and silver are all important natural rescources from the West.
false
Which area of the West region matches this climate description?
Very cold winters with a lot of snow and mild summers
Great Basin
Hawaii
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Which area of the West region matches this climate description?
Mild, wet winters and cool, foggy or cloudy summers
Great Basin
Hawaii
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Which area of the West region matches this climate description?
Sunny and warm all year round and a lot of rainfall.
Great Basin
Hawaii
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Which area of the West region matches this climate description?
Hot temperatures and not much rain
Great Basin
Hawaii
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Which product would NOT come from the West region?
salt
grapes
airplanes
maple syrup
Which area is called, "America's Fruit and Salad Bowl" because over 150 fruits and vegetables are grown there?
Great Basin
Mojave Desert
Central Valley
Silicon Valley
Yellowstone National Park is known for...
being the world's first National Park.
having more that 300 geysers (hot springs) in the park.
having an active volcano and 2,000 earthquakes every year.
All of these are true.
Surfing, skateboarding, hiking, mountain climbing and snowboarding are popular activities in the West region.
True or False?
True
False
Which crops are grown in the West region? Select all that are correct.
potatoes
pineapples
sugarcane
avocados
What is a basin?
a low, bowl-shaped landform that is lower than the land around it
a broad flat area of high land
an area of lowland between ranges of hills or mountains
a hill with steep sides standing in a flat area
Which landmark could you visit in the West region?
Statue of Liberty
Devils Tower
Grand Canyon
Graceland
True or False? The states in the West region can be divided into 2 groups--the Mountain States and the Pacific States.
true
false
What is the largest mountain range in the West?
Coast Ranges
Casacade Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
True or False? Death Valley is the hottest, driest and lowest place in the US and it's located in Alaska.
true
false
True or False? The West region has a rainforest.
False-No way!
Maybe..?
True-it's a TROPICAL rainforest
True-It's a TEMPERATE rainforest
The Hawaiian islands were formed from...
blizzards
tornados
volcanoes
hurricanes
How many states make up the West region?
10
11
12
13
What is true about the West region? Select all that are true.
It's the smallest region in land area.
It's the largest region in land area.
It has the greatest number of states in the region.
It has the highest population of any region.
What mountain in the West region is the highest in the region and in all the United States?
Mount Washington
Mount Denali
Mount Saint Helens
Mount Mickey Mouse
