Montana Research Papers
Montana: The Big Sky Country
Introduction
In this paper the topic will be on the state Montana. The reason why I chose the state Montana for my project is because when I was about five years old my parents took both me and my sister to Billings, Montana to visit my uncle, who lives there. Ever since then I always wanted to learn more about the state and the people who live there but never had the opportunity, so I used this paper as my chance. As you read this paper you will learn more about Montana, the people who live there, and so much more.
Landforms One key trait about Montana that you should know about is the diversity of landforms. The state’s highest point is Granite Peak, in the Beartooth Mountains, reaches up to 12,799 …show more content…
Montana is divided into two different climate zones. The western region tends to be mild compared to the eastern region, “With warmer summers and cooler winters, lighter winds, and rainfall more evenly distributed throughout the year.” – (MontanaKids.com) whereas the eastern region has a dryer and hotter climate. In general, the temperature and precipitation depends on where you are located in the state. For instance, parts of the Rocky Mountains receive over 300 in. of snowfall in the standard winter season. The state of Montana relies strongly on the precipitation it receives, for example if the state receives less precipitation than usual Montana can have some challenges. There has to be enough water to support agriculture, business, etc.
The Economy and Natural Resources Along with a wide variety of natural resources, Montana also has an extensive list of agriculture products and industries. Wheat is the largest crop but Montanans also grow hay, barley, corn, peas, potatoes, and lentils, Montanans also manage a variety of livestock. Some more major economic natural resources found in Montana in the mining department is barite, clay, coal, copper, gold, gypsum, lead, natural gas, limestone, silver, oil, and uranium. Montana also has large varieties in wood for timber, in fact timber is one of the largest industries in Montana along with agriculture, mining, and
Introduction
In this paper the topic will be on the state Montana. The reason why I chose the state Montana for my project is because when I was about five years old my parents took both me and my sister to Billings, Montana to visit my uncle, who lives there. Ever since then I always wanted to learn more about the state and the people who live there but never had the opportunity, so I used this paper as my chance. As you read this paper you will learn more about Montana, the people who live there, and so much more.
Landforms One key trait about Montana that you should know about is the diversity of landforms. The state’s highest point is Granite Peak, in the Beartooth Mountains, reaches up to 12,799 …show more content…
Montana is divided into two different climate zones. The western region tends to be mild compared to the eastern region, “With warmer summers and cooler winters, lighter winds, and rainfall more evenly distributed throughout the year.” – (MontanaKids.com) whereas the eastern region has a dryer and hotter climate. In general, the temperature and precipitation depends on where you are located in the state. For instance, parts of the Rocky Mountains receive over 300 in. of snowfall in the standard winter season. The state of Montana relies strongly on the precipitation it receives, for example if the state receives less precipitation than usual Montana can have some challenges. There has to be enough water to support agriculture, business, etc.
The Economy and Natural Resources Along with a wide variety of natural resources, Montana also has an extensive list of agriculture products and industries. Wheat is the largest crop but Montanans also grow hay, barley, corn, peas, potatoes, and lentils, Montanans also manage a variety of livestock. Some more major economic natural resources found in Montana in the mining department is barite, clay, coal, copper, gold, gypsum, lead, natural gas, limestone, silver, oil, and uranium. Montana also has large varieties in wood for timber, in fact timber is one of the largest industries in Montana along with agriculture, mining, and