Mountain West Region

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Mountain West Region

• By Whitney Baker

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• Colorado Idaho Montana
• Nevada Utah Wyoming

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Political Map
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Physical Map
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Climate

• Desert of Nevada- dry climate with
  little rain
  
• In the Rockies - mild summers, cold
  winters and a lot of
  precipitation. The further
  north, the colder it gets.

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Landforms

• Mountains -
• Rocky Mountains
• Plateaus -
• Colorado Plateau
• Canyons -
• Black Canyon, Zion Canyon
• Rivers -
• Colorado River, Snake River
• Desert-
• Sierra Nevada

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Animals

• Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
• Elk
• Grizzly Bears
• Wolves
• Ground Squirrels
• Buffalo

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Recreational Activities

• Rafting
• Hiking
• Skiing
• Fishing
• Camping

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Natural Resources/Products

• Natural Resources
• Silver and Gold
• Zinc and Mercury
• Copper and Oil
• Coal and Lead
• Products
• Potatoes
• Wheat
• Oats
• Corn
• Sugar Beets

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Work Opportunities

• Manufacturing Industries
• Agriculture Industries
• Mining Industry
• Oil and Petroleum Industry

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Thank-you!