Transcript tropical climate

WELCOME TO THE WEST!
Presented by Jennie Reilly & Laurie Hawbaker
This region includes the following states: Alaska,
Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Montana, Idaho,
Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, & Colorado.
OBJECTIVES
You will be able to identify the 11 states that
make up the West Region.
You will be able to identify the two main mountain
systems in this region and how they were formed.
You will be able to identify the different climates
of the West.
You will be able to identify some resources of the
West.
Resources
RESOURCES
The West is rich in natural resources. Because of these
natural resources, a wide range of agricultural products are
produced in the West. Not only does the West produce crops
of fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts, but also livestock.
RESOURCES
The following is a map of the agricultural products of the West
Region. After studying the map, click on the assignment button on
the bottom of this slide and complete the given worksheet.
Study the following map of the west region and do the
activity at the bottom of the page. When you have
completed this, click on next to continue on the slide show.
Click on the following states that do not
belong in this region:
Washington Colorado
Nevada
Kansas
Texas
Oregon
California
North Dakota
Montana
Alaska
Hawaii
Idaho
Ohio
Utah
Wyoming
Right On!
This state belongs in
the Southwest region!
Right On!
This state belongs in
the Midwest region!
Right On!
This state belongs in
the Midwest region!
Right On!
This state belongs in
the Midwest region!
Sorry!
This state belongs in
our West region!
ROCKY MOUNTAINS
The Rocky Mountains are the largest system
of mountain ranges in North America. In the
United States, they stretch across New
Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho,
Montana, Washington, and Alaska. Most of
the Rocky Mountains’ peaks were formed
millions of years ago during a huge shift in
the Earth’s crust.
CASCADE MOUNTAINS
The Cascade Mountains cover a smaller distance
than the Rocky Mountains. They run from
northern California to British Columbia in Canada.
Unlike the Rocky Mountains, the Cascades were
created by volcanoes. The Cascades takes its
name from the many waterfalls that can be seen
in the area.
How did the Cascade
Mountains get their name?
a. from a famous explorer
b. from the many waterfalls in the
area
c. from a dishwashing detergent
d. from a volcano
No, there was not a famous
explorer by the name of Cascade.
Try again.
Yes, the Cascade
Mountains were named for
the many waterfalls, or
cascades, that can be seen
in the area.
Climates
No, that is not the
correct answer.
Try again.
No, try again.
The Cascade Mountains
were formed by volcanoes,
but they do not get their
name from volcanoes.
A Region of Many Climates
The West Region has many different types of
climates.
•Hawaii has a tropical climate. People there enjoy a
warm, wet climate year-round.
•Another climate can be found in parts of California.
Deserts can be found there. Deserts get very hot
and receive little rainfall.
•Alaska has a subarctic climate because they are
closer to the North Pole. Warm periods in the
summer are short, and parts of the state are
covered in snow for most of the year.
Which state in the West
Region has a tropical
climate?
a. Washington
b. Montana
c. Hawaii
d. Alaska
No, that is not the correct
answer.
Try again.
No, Montana is too cold to have
a tropical climate.
Try again.
You remembered that Hawaii
has a tropical climate.
Continue On!
No, Alaska has a subarctic
climate.
Try again.
You are now familiar
with the region you
live in!
References
REFERENCES
•http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/
westus.pdf
•http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/pges/instru
ction/kid-pages/nifty-fifty/default.html
•http://www.edhelper.com/ReadingCom
prehension_35_432.html
•http://www.edhelper.com/ReadingCom
prehension_41_28.html