Week 23 - Regions of the US: The West

Front

How much of Yosemite National Park is allowed for human contact?

Back

about 10 percent

Front

Lyell and Maclure are the names of what in Yosemite?

Back

glaciers and peaks

Front

In what mountain range will you find Yosemite Park?

Back

Sierra Nevada

Front

If a volcano is dormant, what does that mean?

Back

It means that it is active, but sleeping.

Front

What forms the peak on top of Mount Ranier?

Back

two craters

Front

What is the name of the highest mountain in the Cascade Range?

Back

Mount Rainier

Front

Which is the highest mountain in the lower 48 states?

Back

Mount Whitney

Front

Which of the three western mountain ranges is a series of volcanoes? Options: Cascades, Sierra Nevada, Rockies, Sequoias

Back

Cascades

Front

What shape do the three mountain ranges in the West create?

Back

oval

Front

What is the purpose of the Sierra Club?

Back

to balance the growth of cities and industries while protecting nature