Heritage Studies 4 (3rd Edition) - Chapter 16

Front

Who were the first people to live in the Rocky Mountain region?

Back

The Indians

Front

Which European nation was the first to explore this region?

Back

Spain

Front

A pass is a gap between two ____.

Back

mountains

Front

Which group did Brigham Young lead to live in Utah?

Back

Mormons

Front

What do prospectors search for?

Back

Gold and silver

Front

In which state was the Battle of Little Bighorn fought?

Back

Montana

Front

What has been created to protect the natural beauty of this region?

Back

National parks

Front

Which geographic feature is west of the Rocky Mountains? Options: The Great Basin, Mexico, The Great Salt Lake, The Mississippi River

Back

The Great Basin

Front

What is the largest saltwater lake in North America?

Back

The Great Salt Lake

Front

What climate is like in an arid region?

Back

It is very dry.