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Regions of the United States The Mountain West

Regions of the United States The Mountain West. Colorado (CO), Wyoming (WY), Montana (MT), Idaho (ID), Utah (UT), Nevada (NV), . Physical Geography . Rocky Mountain Range, foothills of the Rockies, High Deserts and Intermountain Basins. Highland climate found throughout the Rockies

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Regions of the United States The Mountain West

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  1. Regions of the United StatesThe Mountain West Colorado (CO), Wyoming (WY), Montana (MT), Idaho (ID), Utah (UT), Nevada (NV),

  2. Physical Geography Rocky Mountain Range, foothills of the Rockies, High Deserts and Intermountain Basins. Highland climate found throughout the Rockies Desert and Steppe climates found in Southwest and Basin area. Mostly arid. Farming is done with irrigation.

  3. Historical Geography Mining towns Outlaws (Wild West) Cattle/Sheep Grazing Reservation Lands Las Vegas and Reno- Gambling towns National Park Service

  4. Population Geography Not densely populated. Major urban centers include: Denver, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City.

  5. Economic Activity Grazing Mining Tourism Lumber

  6. Cultural Heritage of the West Old Mining ghost town exemplify the culture of the mountain states. When mining diminished, tourism took over. Mountain towns are known for their transient population, seasonal employment, and influx of tourists. Likewise, the Basin states are home to the largest number of National Parks.

  7. Regions of the United StatesThe Southwest • States included: Texas (TX), New Mexico (NM), Arizona (AZ) and Oklahoma (OK).

  8. Physical Geography Foothills of the Rockies, High Deserts and Intermountain Basins. Coastal plains along the Gulf Coast. Diverse physical region, including landforms and climates. Desert and Steppe found most of the Southwest. Humid Subtropical found in Eastern Texas. Mainly arid. Farming is done with irrigation.

  9. Cultural Heritage of the Southwest Strong Spanish and Native American influences in the Southwest. Unique foods, art, architecture, and music.

  10. Population Geography Population density varies greatly. Major urban centers include: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Phoenix.

  11. Economic Activity Grazing and Ranching Mining Oil/Petroleum Tourism Fishing along the Gulf coast

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