STATES

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STATES
THE MOUNTAIN

• By Emily,Sophia,Douglas,and Vasu

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Geography

• The mountains are more than 14,000 feet.
• Mt. Elbert is the highest peak.
• The Missouri River is in Montana.
• The Rocky Mountains have really sharp peaks.
• The Great Salt Lake is saltier than the ocean.

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Climate

• The valleys are often dry.
• At high elevations, moisture in the air turns to
  snow.
• At higher elevations, temperatures are lower.

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Industry

• Because goods are not easily transported few
  items are manufactured.
• The Mountain States are rich in fuels/minerals.
• 3 jobs in the Mountain States are service,
  manufacturing,and mining.

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Culture

• The Crow,Ute,and other Native Americans hunted
  buffalo.
• The Ancestral Pueblo lived here more than 700
  years ago.
• At the Crow fair in Montana,visitors can learn
  about the Crow people.

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Attractions

• Old Faithful is a famous geyser that erupts every
  90 minutes.
• Ghost towns are in the Mountain States.
• Ski resorts in Steamboat Springs, CO.
• Yellowstone National Park.
• The Great Salt Lake in UT.

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Fun Facts

• Pikes Peak is in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Kennecott Copper Mine can be seen from space.
• Buffalo Bill Cody started his Wild West show in
  1883.