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• 1. What is the main geographic boundary that defines the Pacific Northwest region?

• The Atlantic Ocean to the east

  
  

• The Rocky Mountains to the west

• The Pacific Ocean to the west

• The Gulf of Mexico to the south

  
  

• 2. Which two states in the Pacific Northwest are humorously mentioned for their high rainfall ?

• Idaho and Montana

  
  

• Oregon and California

  
  

• Washington and Oregon

  
  

• Alaska and Yukon

  
  

• 3. What natural feature is highlighted as one of the most visited tourist attractions and the southern anchor of the world's most expansive temperate rainforest in North America?

• The Olympic Rainforest

  
  

• Crater Lake

  
  

• The Cascade Mountains

  
  

• Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

  
  

• 4. What significant event contributed to Seattle's wealth during the late 19th century?

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  The discovery of gold in California

  
  

• The completion of the transcontinental railroad

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  The construction of the first Boeing airplane

  
  

•  The Alaska Gold Rush of 1897

  
  

• 5. How did the railroad impact Seattle's development in the late 19th century?

•  It isolated Seattle from the rest of the country

  
  

•  It connected Seattle to the rest of the country, fostering growth

  
  

•  It led to the decline of Seattle's economy

  
  

• It caused environmental issues in Puget Sound

  
  

• 6. What industry did a man start in Seattle in the early 20th century, eventually becoming a major player in the aerospace sector?

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  Shipbuilding

  
  

• Automobile manufacturing

  
  

• Airplane manufacturing

• Furniture production

  
  

7. What tourist attraction in Seattle is described as having buildings on stilts and twisting structures?

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  Pike Place Farmer's Market

  
  

• Boeing Factory

• Pioneer Square

  
  

• International District

• 8. In the 1980s, what trend contributed to an influx of people moving to Seattle, and what were the consequences ?

• Increased pollution; leading to a decline in livability

  
  

• Rising housing prices; resulting in increased crowds and crime

  
  

• Traffic congestion; causing pollution and crime

  
  

•  Economic recession; leading to a decrease in job opportunities