Name______________
Chapter 13: The West Today
Study Guide
*Match each
word to the correct definition.
satellite heritage consumer archipelago crossroads Global Positioning System
1.
archipelago
A group of islands scattered over a large stretch of water
2.
satellite
An object that orbits Earth.
3.
consumer
A person who buys a
product or a service.
4.
heritage
Ways of life passed down.
5.
crossroads
A place that connects people, goods, and ideas.
6.
Global Positioning System A navigation system
of satellites and computers that can figure out the
exact latitude and longitude of a device, or receiver, on Earth.
Which
religious group did most of
In what ways
do the mountains of the West bring challenges to the people living in the West?
__Mountain areas have little space for people to
build cities. Mountains block radio and television signals. Travel can be
dangerous in mountain areas because people can become lost or stranded.
Why is
The
How do
satellites improve life for people in mountain regions?
They send signals over mountains, which helps people
communicate. They also make traveling safer and easier because of GPS.
What are
three popular tourist attractions in the Mountain States?
Ski resorts, national parks, state parks
How is life
in the
Where do
many people in
What are
How do
Alaskan’s travel? _plane, boat, train, snowmobile,
and dogsled_________________
Why is
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Who was the
last queen of the
(you
won’t have to memorize her name, just be able to recognize it)
Which states
have rain forests? _Washington and Hawaii__________________________________
How do
people use the rain forests? __They use plants for
medicines, trees for wood, and land for
farming and ranching_________________________________________________________________
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