ENTREEThis presentation is about the Western Region of the United States.This region consists of 13 states:Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, as defined by the Census Bureau. They are divided into two smaller units: Mountain and Pacific States.

The Pacific StatesAlaskaCapital: JuneauNatural resources: Forests, minerals(i.e. oil, gold,

etc.), rivers, lakes and the Pacific Ocean.Landforms: Mountains, forests, rivers, lakes and

glaciers.Climate: all four seasons are cooler than any

state.Industries: Mining, fishing, logging, oil, tourism

and agricultureInteresting facts: You can see the glaciers up-

close and you can see the Northern Lights here.

CaliforniaCapital: SacramentoNatural resources: Wind, water (rivers, streams, etc.),

hydropower, grasses and solar.Landforms: Mountains, valleys, deserts, plains, and

lakes.Climate: Coast line-mild fall and spring, hot summers.

The desert is hot during the day and cold at night. The Sierra Nevada Mountains-it is cold. The Central Valley is hot and humid.

Industries: Farming, electronics, vehicles and movies.Interesting facts: It has many large fault lines, the

highest point is Mt. Whitney at 14,494 ft. and the lowest point is Death Valley at -282 ft.

HawaiiCapital: HonoluluNatural resources: Agriculture.Landforms: Mountain valleys, volcanoes, sea cliffs,

and canyons.Climate: Mild temperatures throughout the year,

moderate humidity, persistence of northeasterly trade winds, significant differences in rainfall within short distances, and infrequent severe storms.

Industries: Tourism and agriculture.Interesting Facts: The only state surrounded by the

Pacific Ocean on all sides.

OregonCapital: Salem.Natural resources: Lumber and wheat.Landforms: Mountains, lakes, rivers and

waterfalls.Climate: Overall is mild.Industries: Lumber and farming.Interesting facts: It has the only state flag

that displays different images on both sides.

WashingtonCapital: OlympiaNatural resources: Timber, agriculture, hydropower

and fishing.Landforms: Mountains, rivers, bays and a plateau.Climate: Varies on the location in the state.Industries: Aerospace, clean energy, forest

products, global health and life sciences, information and communication technology, manufacturing, marine technology, value-added agriculture and food processing, and tourism .

Interesting facts: It has five major volcanoes. The state fruit is the Apple.

The Mountain StatesArizonaCapital: PhoenixNatural resources: Mineral mining, energy

mining, lower Colorado River Basin and wetlands.

Landforms: mountains, canyons, plateaus and mesas.

Climate: Ranges in temperature and precipitation are extreme.

Industries: Mining, skin care products, candles and energy plants.

Interesting Facts: Is the 48th state and has the world’s largest solar telescope.

ColoradoCapital: DenverNatural resources: Petroleum, coal, sand

and gravel, uranium, oil deposits and natural gas.

Landforms: Mountains, desert and canyons.Climate: Various temperatures and

precipitation.Industries: Tourism, mining and agriculture.Interesting fact: It was the only state to

turn down the Winter Olympics in 1976.

IdahoCapital: BoiseNatural resources: Timber, mineral deposits and

water.Landforms: Mountains, rivers and lakes.Climate: It depends on the part of the state that

you are in. Mountains-cold, rivers and lakes-mixed.

Industries: Agriculture, mining and lumber.Interesting fact: The deepest river gorge in

North America is Hells Canyon-7,900 ft. deep, deeper than the Grand Canyon.

MontanaCapital: HelenaNatural resources: Fertile soil, minerals and

timber.Landforms: Mountains, rivers and lakes.Climate: Hot summers and cold winters.Industries: Mining, agriculture, livestock

and tourism.Interesting fact: Has the largest grizzly

bear population in the lower 48 states.

NevadaCapital: Carson CityNatural resources: Water, minerals and

agriculture.Landforms: Deserts, mountains, rivers and

lakes.Climate: Depends on your location in the

state.Industries: Tourism, mining and agriculture.Interesting facts: The state name means

“snow covered.” It was the 36th state.

New MexicoCapital: Santa FeNatural resources: wind, minerals, timber and

agriculture.Landforms: Rivers, lakes, and mountains.Climate: Sunny, with few very hot days and very

cold days.Industries: Mining, energy, lumber, and farming.Interesting facts: The only town in the U.S. to

ever be invaded by a foreign army is Columbus, NM. Santa Fe is the nation’s oldest capitol.

UtahCapital: Salt Lake CityNatural resources: Forests, deserts, shrub

lands, alpine and wetlands.Landforms: Rivers, lakes, deserts, and

mountains.Climate: It is extremely various due to the fact

that most of the state is mountainous.Industries: Mining, farming, agriculture and

tourism.Interesting fact: The Great Salt Lake is 3-5

times saltier than the ocean.

WyomingCapital: CheyenneNatural resource: Grasslands and rivers.Landforms: Rivers, lakes, plains and

mountains.Climate: It has a relatively cool climate.Industries: Farming, mining, oil, natural gas

and tourism.Interesting fact: This state has 5 national

forests, 2 national parks and 16 state parks.

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