Question

1. which is further from the pacific ocean: boise or casper?
2. which direction would you travel from pocatello to reach fort collins?
3. what is the capital of montana?
4. which state capital is directly south of helena?
5. if you wanted to sell the gold from your mine in durango, what would be the nearest large city?
6. what is the approximate latitude and longitude of salt lake city?
7. how many cities are shown in nevada?
8. approximately how far apart are grand junction and montrose?
9. which city shown in utah is closest to the boarder with nevada?
10. what city would you find at approximately 48°5n and 110°w?

Explanation:

Answer:

1. Casper
2. Northeast
3. Helena
4. Boise
5. Denver
6. Approximately \( 40^\circ \text{N}, 112^\circ \text{W} \)
7. 1 (e.g., Las Vegas or Reno, depending on the map; assuming one major city shown)
8. Approximately 60 - 80 miles (or 100 - 130 km)
9. Wendover (or similar Utah city near NV border)
10. Butte (or city near \( 48.5^\circ \text{N}, 110^\circ \text{W} \) in Montana)

(Note: Answers may vary slightly based on the specific map referenced, but these are typical responses for such US Western states geography questions.)