Eastern Oregon
In comparison to the western portion of Oregon the eastern territory is much drier and has greater variations in temperature. This part of the state receives a great amount of snow during the winter and because most of it receives less than 10 inches of rain annually it is classified as a desert. The lack of rain is due to a "rain shadow" caused by the Cascade Mountain Range.
35% of eastern Oregon is covered in pine and juniper forests, which is why the regions economy leader includes timber and also agriculture.
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