The five regions of the United States all have many things about them that make them unique. The West region consists of 11 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. It is known for the Rocky Mountains and the Mojave Desert. The West is a wonderful place to visit with popular tourist attractions such as Disneyland and Yellowstone National Park. It’s time to learn all about what makes the West a wonderful place to visit and live!
The west has lots of natural resources, like salt, potatoes, and silicone.
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Salt
Look at all of this salt!
Minerals
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Potatoes
Utah's Great Salt Lake is the source of millions of pounds of salt per year. In order to collect all of the salt, it must be pumped into shallow ponds. Once the water evaporates, the salt remains left behind.
There are many minerals in the Rocky Mountains. Silicon is used to make computer parts. It's so prevalent that thousands of technology companies moved to "Silicon Valley" in San Francisco.
Idaho is the home of many potato farms. Most of the potatoes found in grocery stores across the country are grown in Idaho.