Across
- 3. farming is a big part of this region's economic activity because of the fertile soil
- 5. Mountains these mountains were a barrier for colonists wanting to move west
- 6. this ocean borders the US on the east
- 8. the study of the earth and the people living there
- 9. cattle ranching and farming due to the Great Plains is a big economic activity of this region
- 12. fewer people than urban areas and most people live in a housing community
- 14. fishing and lumber are a big part of this region's economic activity
Down
- 1. River located in the Central US and was used for travel and trade
- 2. the US is located on this continent
- 4. this ocean borders the US on the west
- 7. fishing due to its closeness to the Pacific Ocean, and technology are an important economic activity in the region
- 10. shipping due to ports like Houston and dairy farming are a big part of this region's economic activity
- 11. out in the country where there are fewer people and the houses are farther apart
- 13. these areas are also known as cities and have lots of apartments and lots of people
