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If you were moving across America to settle somewhere in the west, what would you consider the most important?
Things you might consider:
If you were moving across America to settle somewhere in the west, what would you consider the most important?
Things you might consider:
- Work
- Housing
- Community
- Environment
- Time of travel
- Work
Popular Cities:
San Francisco, California: Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Economy built around gold mining and a port, weather is similar to the Mediterranean climate of Greece or Italy (year round warm days and cool nights) Portland, Oregon: Located in the Pacific Northwest, on the Columbia River connecting it to the Pacific Ocean, Economy was built around fur trapping, logging, and trading. Weather features warm, dry summers compared to cool, wet winters. |
The mountain range on the east coast is _____________________.
The mountain range in the northwest is _____________________.
The mountain range along the west coast is _____________________.
The mountain range in the west is _______________________.
The mountain range in the northwest is _____________________.
The mountain range along the west coast is _____________________.
The mountain range in the west is _______________________.
What American mountain range is the highest?
Compare the mountain ranges of the west to the Appalachian mountains of the east.
Compare the mountain ranges of the west to the Appalachian mountains of the east.
Why do you suppose grasslands are in the center of the US?
Why are the deserts located in the Southwest US?
Why are the deserts located in the Southwest US?
Infer what the most important river to the US is. Estimate how long it is.
What is the main river in the Pacific Northwest?
What is the main river in the Pacific Northwest?