Idaho Facts

Which principle is most relevant to understanding the rocky mountains’ influence on idaho geography?

• Physical terrain and the way it is measured affect settlement, travel, and comparisons.
• Rocky landscapes are always more densely settled than cities.
• All square-mile measures include exactly the same features.
• Elevation has no effect on transportation costs.

For an Idaho case study of topographic relief in central idaho, which statement is best supported?

• Elevation has no effect on transportation costs.
• Physical terrain and the way it is measured affect settlement, travel, and comparisons.
• All square-mile measures include exactly the same features.
• Rocky landscapes are always more densely settled than cities.

In studying borah peak’s elevation in feet and meters, which conclusion can be justified?

• Rocky landscapes are always more densely settled than cities.
• All square-mile measures include exactly the same features.
• Physical terrain and the way it is measured affect settlement, travel, and comparisons.
• Elevation has no effect on transportation costs.

Which explanation is defensible for an investigation of hells canyon’s location along the idaho-oregon region?

• Northern Idaho is narrower and often forested; southern Idaho includes broad valleys and the Snake River Plain.
• Every region has identical elevation and climate.
• The Panhandle is a tropical coastline.
• Southern Idaho consists entirely of ocean islands.

When evaluating river erosion in the formation of deep canyons, which interpretation is most accurate?

• The Snake River Plain is an ocean coral reef.
• Volcanic deposition and river erosion have both shaped parts of Idaho over geological time.
• All Idaho canyons were excavated by glaciers last year.
• Volcanic rock forms only from river mud.

How should a student assess a claim involving shoshone falls as an example of a river waterfall in Idaho?

• River systems cannot cross state boundaries.
• Irrigation eliminates the need to manage water shortages.
• Seasonal river flows and managed water supplies support farms, energy, habitats, and communities.
• Snowmelt has no connection to summer streamflow.

Which principle is most relevant to understanding the columbia river drainage basin and idaho?

• River systems cannot cross state boundaries.
• Snowmelt has no connection to summer streamflow.
• Irrigation eliminates the need to manage water shortages.
• Seasonal river flows and managed water supplies support farms, energy, habitats, and communities.

How should a student assess a claim involving cutthroat trout as the state fish in Idaho?

• Seasonal river flows and managed water supplies support farms, energy, habitats, and communities.
• Snowmelt has no connection to summer streamflow.
• River systems cannot cross state boundaries.
• Irrigation eliminates the need to manage water shortages.

Which principle is most relevant to understanding huckleberries as a regional food and state symbol?

• The Panhandle is a tropical coastline.
• Northern Idaho is narrower and often forested; southern Idaho includes broad valleys and the Snake River Plain.
• Every region has identical elevation and climate.
• Southern Idaho consists entirely of ocean islands.

What does the evidence suggest when considering using a compass rose to describe idaho’s borders in Idaho?

• Idaho has interstate borders and a northern boundary with British Columbia.
• Idaho is entirely within California.
• Idaho shares a border with Mexico.
• Idaho is separated from all states by ocean.

In studying nampa and caldwell in canyon county, which conclusion can be justified?

• The Snake River Plain is an ocean coral reef.
• Volcanic deposition and river erosion have both shaped parts of Idaho over geological time.
• All Idaho canyons were excavated by glaciers last year.
• Volcanic rock forms only from river mud.

Which explanation is defensible for an investigation of the significance of idaho’s border with canada?

• Idaho is entirely within California.
• Idaho has interstate borders and a northern boundary with British Columbia.
• Idaho shares a border with Mexico.
• Idaho is separated from all states by ocean.