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Lessons Review Maps Graphic Organizer How does technology change people’s lives? The West Unit 7 The West Lessons Review Lesson 1 The Geography of the West Lesson 2 The Economy of the West Lesson 3 The People of the West Lessons Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Lesson 1 Maps The Geography of the West Vocabulary earthquake magma geyser timberline Reading Skill Make Generalizations Review What is the geography of the West? Graphic Organizer Lessons Review The Geography of the West A Vast Region Largest region of the United States Landforms and climates vary greatly. Plants and animals adapted to the different environments. Alaska and Hawaii Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Review The Geography of the West Mountains and Waters The Rocky Mountains are North America’s largest mountain range. Melting snow from the Rockies formed rivers. Rio Grande The Missouri The Colorado The Great Salt Lake Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Review The Geography of the West A Region in Motion Earthquakes Movement of Earth’s plates Occur frequently on Pacific coast Trembling ground can cause buildings to fall Volcanoes Magma pushes through openings in plates Lava is molten rock that reaches the surface Hot Spots In middle of a plate where magma reaches surface Warms water and shoots steam into air Geysers Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Review The Geography of the West Climate in the West Elevation affects climate. Timberline is an elevation too cold for trees. Latitude measures how close a place is to the equator. The closer to the North Pole, the colder. Olympic Peninsula is the wettest area in the U.S. Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Lesson 2 Review Maps The Economy of the West Vocabulary telecommunications conservationist Reading Skill Make Generalizations What is the economy of the West? Graphic Organizer Lessons Review The Economy of the West Natural Resources Timber Minerals Oil Natural gas Fish Gold Rush in California and Alaska Alaska pipeline Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Review The Economy of the West By Land and Sea Landforms vary greatly Good land for farming Grasslands for ranching Coastal areas for fishing Sugarcane and pineapples in Hawaii Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Review The Economy of the West Making it Out West Technology Movie industry Computers in the Silicon Valley Computer equipment Telecommunications Federal Government Military bases Much of land owned by government Flat deserts good for testing planes and missiles Supports scientific research Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Review The Economy of the West Service Jobs Tourists come for natural beauty and recreation. Tourism creates many jobs. National Parks Protect wilderness and wildlife Conservationists Attract many visitors Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Lesson 3 Maps Graphic Organizer The People of the West Vocabulary bison rodeo Reading Skill Make Generalizations Review Who are the people of the West? Lessons Review Maps Graphic Organizer The People of the West Native Americans in the West Adapted to different environments Some hunted, fished, and gathered food. Moved with the seasons Plains Indians hunted antelope and bison. Inuit survived in Alaska by hunting and fishing. Hawaii settlers came from South Pacific islands. Lessons The People of the West Westward Ho! Spanish explorers Settlers from the East Asian immigrants came to work in mines and build railroads People escaping from the Dust Bowl One of our fastest growing regions Review Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons The People of the West Sights and Celebrations Breathtaking scenery Big cities and celebrations Las Vegas entertainment Seattle Space Needle Portland Rose Festival San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown Rodeos Iditarod race in Alaska Review Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Review Maps Graphic Organizer Review Vocabulary People who want to protect wilderness and wildlife are called conservationists ________________. Magma is underground melted rock. ________ geyser A__________ is a hot spring that occasionally shoots hot water or steam into the air. timberline is a high elevation where it is too cold for trees to The __________ grow. Rodeos are popular western shows that have contests in horseback _________ riding, roping, and similar skills. magma conservationists geyser rodeos timberline Lessons Review Maps Graphic Organizer Review Comprehension and Critical Thinking Which state in the West is the largest and also the farthest north? What is the difference between magma and lava? Why do many people who work in technology industries live in the West? Why do you think many people from all over the world move to the West? Lessons Maps Click on a map to enlarge the view. Review Maps Graphic Organizer Lessons Review Graphic Organizer Make Generalizations Click on the graphic organizer to enlarge the view and enter content. Maps Graphic Organizer