3. Interior West Region
Magnificent landscapes, but lacking in water resources due to very dry climate
Main industries- livestock, mining, tourism
Large areas used for raising cattle and sheep- ranches could be as large as 4,000 acres
Cowhands- use to patrol on horses, now use trucks
Mining- rich deposits of minerals and energy resources
gold and silver rush 150 yrs ago
Tourism- Salt Lake City, Denver, Albuquerque, Phoenix- Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde

8. Videos- Interior West Rocky Mountains Coal Mining Industry
Coal Mining Industry
Yellowstone

10. Pacific Region- West Coast, Alaska and Hawaii
Fertile Valleys produce many of the fruits and vegetables
Vast landscape draws millions of visitors each year
Major industries- fishing, mining, lumber, agriculture, tourism
Hawaii- produces pineapple, sugarcane, coffee, and rice- tropical climate, rich volcanic soil
Tourism- Redwood forests, tropical beaches, stunning glaciers, mountains

19. Videos Ax Men: stop at 1:05 Shellfish Farming Climbing Redwoods
Shellfish Farming
Climbing Redwoods
L.A. Flyover

20. Variety Of Climates Climates vary depending on location
Closer to the equator- the more hot and humid the climate
Farther away from the equator- the more cold and dry the climate
Climates vary from country to country
The climate is interrelated with the natural landscape and economy

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