Washington State: Geography

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of Washington State's five major land regions?

• Coastal Range

• Puget Sound Lowlands

• Cascade Range

• Great Plains

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to learn about the five major regions of Washington State?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a traditional industry in the Coastal Region of Washington State?

• Fishing

• Aerospace

• Technology

• Mining

Multiple Choice

Which land region in Washington State contains the Olympic Peninsula?

• Coastal Range

• Cascade Range

• Plateau Region

• Rocky Mountain Region

Multiple Select

Which of the following are features of the Puget Sound Lowlands?

• Most densely populated region in the state

• Centers of commerce include Seattle, Everett, and Tacoma

• Contains five volcanoes

• Transitioning to aerospace and technology

Multiple Select

Which of the following volcanoes are found in the Cascade Range of Washington?

• Mt. Rainier

• Mt. Adams

• Mt. St. Helens

• Mt. Hood

Open Ended

How does the Cascade Range act as a natural barrier in Washington State, and what impact does this have on the climate of the regions it separates?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an economic driver of the Columbia Plateau region?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Fishing

• High technology

Open Ended

How do the five major land regions of Washington State influence the climate and lifestyle of the people living there?