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23 Cards in this Set
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warm, dry wind that blows down the eastern side of the Rockies in the late winter and early spring
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Chinook
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How much of the U.S. and Canada consists of timber reserves?
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1/3
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What ranges make up the Pacific Range?
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Alaska Range, Coastal Range, Cascade Range, Serra Nevada Range
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Where is tropical savanna climate found?
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south-east tip of Florida
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line that separates rivers that flow toward opposite ends of the continent
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Continental divide
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where is a continental divide located in the US?
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Rockies
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water sources where rivers begin
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headwaters
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what 3 factors make a blizzard?
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heavy snow, strong winds, limited visibility
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brooks rivers and streams that feed their waters into one river
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tributaries
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What is the hottest and lowest part in North America?
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Death Valley (282ft. below sea level)
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What weather condition is a problem to the Great Plains states?
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tornadoes
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places for catching fish and other sea animals
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fisheries
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What weather affects the Gulf Coast and East Coast of the US during summer and fall?
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hurricanes
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Where is marine west coast climate found in North America?
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northern California to Alaska
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What is the largest river in North America, and what are its 3 main tributaries?
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Mississippi River; Ohio, Missouri, and Arkansas river
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elevation above which trees cannot grow
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timberline
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What are North America's oldest mountains?
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Appalachian Mountains
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What is North America's tallest mountain, and how tall is it?
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Mt. McKinley
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What area of North America has tropical rain forest climate?
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Hawaii
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flat-topped natural elevation
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plateau
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Where is the Great Basin located?
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between the Pacific Ranges and Rockies
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What do Canadian's call the Great Plains?
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Interior or high plains
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What area is covered by the Gulf Coastal Plain?
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Florida to Texas
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