GWA U.S. Test Prt. 4 (Interior West) Flashcards
How many states make up the Interior West
13
What states are apart of the Interior West region
Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Kansas
What are the 3 subregions of the Interior West
1) Great Plains
2) Rocky Mt.
3) Intermountain West
What is the relative location of the Great Plains
Interior plains on the east & Rocky Mt. on the west
What are the Badlands of the Interior West
Weathered eroded lands of South Dakota
What is the climatic zone of the Great Plains
Steppe
What is the 3 major vegetation (Plants) of the Great Plains
1) Shrubs
2) Steppe Grasses
3) Sagebrush
What is the #1 agricultural product of the Great Plains
Wheat
Where does the Wheat Belt stretch to
Dakotas, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas
What type of belt does the Wheat Belt need
Shelter Belt
Define Shelter Belt
Rows of trees planted to protect soil erosion
What is the subregion to the west of the Great Plains
Rocky Mts.
What is the main climatic zone of the Rocky Mts.
Highlands
What is the Largest city in the Rocky Mts.
Denver
What are the 2 major national parks in the Rocky Mts. Region
1) Yellowstone National Park (World’s first national park)
2) Rock mountain N.P.
