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Utah’s Geography

What are the physical features of the Rocky Mountains? Snow from the mountains provides water for cities Mountains provide recreation Mountains provide coal, copper, silver, gold, and other minerals.

What are the physical features of the Great Basin? Land in the Great Basin is a large, dry desert Most of Utah’s cities are on the edge of the basin Rivers flow from the mountains to the Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake

What are the physical features of the Colorado Plateau Region? The Colorado Plateau Region has high, flat lands and little rain Rivers in this region flow to the Green River & Colorado River Colorful rock formations are a highlight Coal, oil, and natural gas are mined in this region

How do people use the land? The government owns 60% of Utah’s land The state of Utah also owns a lot of land Government land = “public land” State and national parks and monuments are public lands

What is Utah’s climate like? Latitude affects climate Southern Utah is warmer than northern Utah Elevation affects climate Higher elevation is usually cooler Distance from water affects climate