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The Western United States is marked by its rugged coastlines, majestic mountains like the Rockies, and vast green forests, intersected by the Continental Divide and the arid Mojave Desert. Rich in natural resources including metals, minerals, and oil, this region supports industries such as logging, farming, fishing, mining, tourism, and technology. Experience the varied climate, from the hottest to the coldest temperatures, and discover significant bodies of water like the Pacific Ocean and Great Salt Lake. Visit iconic destinations including Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Redwood Forests.
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THE WEST By: Autumn Matney
Geographic Features VERY DEVERSE Rugged costlines Mountains (ex Rocky) Thick green forests Coritinental Divide Mohave Desert
Natural Resorces • Ocean • Metal/Minerals • Gold-Silver-Copper • Lead • Zinc • Oil (Alska) • Trees
Jobs/Industries • Logging • Farming • Fishing • Mining • Tourism • Technology • Shipping • Drilling
Climate • Arid • The hottest temputures • Coldest temputures • Highest/Lowest • Wet/Dry
Bodies of water • Pacific Ocean • The Great Salt Lake
Cool Places • Hawii • Yellow Stone National Park • Volcano National Park • Olympic National Park • Hollywood • Red Wood Forest • San Francisco • Rocky Mountains
States and Capitals • #1 Washington • #2 Oregon • #3 California • #4 Nevada • #5 Idaho • #6 Utah • #7 Montana • #8 Colorado • #9 Wyoming • #1 Olympia • #2 Salem • #3 Sacramento • #4 Carson City • #5 Boise • #6 Salt Lake City • #7 Helena • #8 Denver • #9 Cheyene