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Unit 5 Chapter 12Lesson 3 Using Western

Lands

20 Questions!

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Towns that sprang up almost over night.

Boomtowns

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A person gives up something he or she wants in order to get

another.

Trade-off

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Opportunity cost

The value of what a person gives up to get

something else.

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How did gold mining affect the settling of the

West?

It was gold mining that brought many

settlers to the West.

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Why is the Pacific Northwest an ideal place for large, thick forests to

grow?

It has a mild climate and heavy rains.

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What are the three lumber producing states?

Oregon, California, and Washington

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Land that is owned by the government.

Public land

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How are farmers able to grow crops in the

arid West?

By using irrigation

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A spring that shoots steam and hot water

into the air.

Geyser

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What is the oldest national park in the

United States?

Yellowstone National Park

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A decision or an idea reached by thoughtful

study.

Conclusion

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Look at the way things are and say what you

think will happen.

Prediction

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That’s All!

Keep Sharp Minds!