The West Region

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very dry

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arid

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When tectonic plates pushed together and caused the earth to fold....

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the Rocky Mountains were formed.

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What landform is used to irrigate millions of acres of farmland in the West?

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rivers

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A business that has just one service.

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specialization

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I believe you should move to the West.

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Opinion

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The Transcontinental Railroad...

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increased population in the West.

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Many people moved to the West in search of gold.

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Fact

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A settlement for teaching religion.

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mission

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Skilled Workers...

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have received special training for their job.

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National Parks...

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make up over 600 million acres of land in the West, help preserve the land, are land set aside by the government.