1. Rocky Mountain Region Mrs. Barrow’s 5th grade SS

2. Nevada • Capital: • Carson City • Major Cities: • Las Vegas • Reno • Land/waterforms: • Lake Tahoe • Lake Mead • Columbia Plateau

3. Las Vegas

4. Idaho • Capital City: • Boise • Land/Waterforms: • Snake River • Rocky Mountains

5. Utah • Capital City: • Salt Lake City • Major City: • Provo • Land/Waterforms: • Colorado Plateau • Great Salt Lake • Colorado River • Rocky Mountains

6. Colorado • Capital City: • Denver • Major City: • Durango • Land/waterforms: • Great plains • Colorado River • Rio Grande • Rocky Mountains

7. Wyoming • Capital City: • Cheyenne • Major City: • Casper • Land/Waterform: • Great Plains • Rocky Mountains • Snake River

8. Montana • Capital City: • Helena • Major City: • Billings • Land/Waterforms: • Rocky Mountains • Great Plains • Missouri River

9. Rocky Mountains

10. Natural Resources/Economy • The eastern part of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado are part of the Great Plains. • The nation’s largest coal reserves are found in Wyoming. • The mountains, lakes, and streams make this area a popular destination for hunting and fishing. • The mountains are a source of lumber and minerals. • Oil and naturalgas are produced throughout this regions. • Uranium, used to power nuclear power plants, is mined in Utah.

11. Power Plant

12. Natural Resources/Economy cont’d • Idaho is one of the nations leading producers of potatoes. • Tourism is the biggest income producer in Nevada. • Cattle and livestock are raised here. • Nevada is the driest, or most arid state in our nation.

13. Hoover Dam • Near Las Vegas, Nevada • Generates hydroelectric power for the area.

14. Fast Facts • Lake Mead is one of he largest human-made lake in the world. • Wyoming has the nation’s largest coal reserves. • Colorado is known for some of the world’s most famous ski resorts. • Great plains are grasslands that support large cattle ranches and farms • Nevada is the nation’s leading producer of gold and silver • Snake River Plain is a leading producer of potatoes. • Uranium, used at nuclear power plants is mined in Utah.