Wyoming

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Wyoming Allison Brown and Laurel DentingerPeriod 3 February 4, 2011 The name Wyoming means "upon the Great Plain."Cheyenne is the capitol of Wyoming and is located in the Southeast corner of the state.
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Wyoming is a landlocked state that is located in the Rocky Mountain region. To the east lies South Dakota and Nebraska, to the west is Idaho, sharing its southern border is Colorado, and to the north is Montana. The terrain for most of Wyoming is hills and valleys, since it is centered on such a large mountain range.
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Physical Geography: Wyoming has a very interesting physical geography because it is near not only by the Great Plains, but also the Rocky Mountains. Many ranges from the Rocky Mountains run through Wyoming from northwest to south east. The Western side of the state is filled with amazing mountain views. Wyoming, along with Montana and Idaho, is the home of the Yellowstone National Park. The many varieties of landforms and various species of animals attract tourists from all over. The eastern side of Wyoming has many flat and rolling areas. The largest lakes in Wyoming include the Yellowstone Lake and the Jackson Lake. In Wyoming, numerous geysers and hot springs are present. Some examples of these are Old Faithful geyser and Saratoga hot springs. Elevation: the elevation ranges from 3,099 feet to 13,804 feet above sea level.Land Cover: Wyoming features grassland, tundra, needle leaf forests, and semi deserts.



** Climate: ** Climate Zone: Highlands and Steppe Climate: Wyoming is partially in the Great Plains region, so the east border has a steppe climate. With little precipitation and few trees, this climate means "treeless plain." There is a very small amount of rain falling each year, in fact, there is more snow than rain! Average Temperature in the Summer: 72 degrees Fahrenheit Average Temperature in the Winter: 24 degrees Fahrenheit Average Yearly Precipitation: 44.6 inches per year Average Rainfall: 9.4 inches Types of Precipitation: Rain, Snow, and Sleet.

** Economy: ** Natural Resources: Wyoming's main natural resources are coal, uranium, gold, and petroleum. Land Use: Most of the land in Wyoming is used for ranching, but there are sections for commercial farming and forests. Major Economic Activities: People who live in the flat lands of Wyoming might own a farm for a living, considering all the open land. Mining is also a large economic activity because there are so many natural resources.

** People: ** Major Cities: Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, Laramie, Rock Springs, and Sheridan Leisure Activities: Skiing, Hiking, fishing, camping, and many more activities in the great outdoors. Attractions: Some attractions include Independence Rock State Historic Site, Bighorn Mountain, Devils Tower National Monument, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Fossil Butte National Monument, Grand Teton National Park, National Museum of Wildlife Art, and Yellowstone National Park. Population Density: 5.49 people per square mile

Fun Facts: State Nickname: The Equality State

State Flower: Indian Paintbrush

State Bird: Western Meadowlark

State Fish: The Cutthroat Trout

State Reptile: The Horned Toad

State Motto: Equal Rights

State Tree: Plains Cottonwood

State Mammal: Bison

State Gem: Jade

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