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Test1: GEO2 > Test1: Physical Geography (landforms & climate) > Flashcards

Test1: Physical Geography (landforms & climate) Flashcards

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US (broad) region: West

A

Complex Mountain ranges, low valleys, desert basins, plateaus,

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Why is the Western region so complex in formation?

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Tectonic plate movement (North American plate colliding with Pacific plate, moving land up and down)

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What does the PACIFIC COASTAL REGION consist of?

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Pacific Coastal Ranges
Cascade Range
Sierra Nevada
Valleys: Central (Cali), Willamette (Oregon) and Puget Sound/Lowland (Washington)

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What does the INTERMONTANE REGION consist of?

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Colorado Plateau
Great Basin
Rocky Mts
Yukon Basins & Plateaus
Northwestern Highlands
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Test1: GEO2 (3 decks)

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