Atlas of the United States: The Pacific Region

The video provides an overview of the Pacific region states: California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii. It covers their geography, climate, major cities, and economic activities. California is highlighted for its agriculture and tech industry, Oregon for its forests and coastline, Washington for its tech and agriculture, Alaska for its vast wilderness and oil industry, and Hawaii for its tourism and unique culture.

Which city in California is known for its entertainment industry and crowded freeways?

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• Sacramento

• San Diego

What is the main agricultural area in California known for its mild winter temperatures?

• Central Valley

• San Joaquin Valley

• Silicon Valley

• Death Valley

Which mountain range divides Oregon into eastern and western portions?

• Sierra Nevada

• Rocky Mountains

• Cascade Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

What is the primary agricultural area in Oregon known for producing hazelnuts?

• Willamette Valley

• Columbia River Gorge

• Crater Lake

• Portland

Which body of water is Washington best known for?

• Columbia River

• Lake Washington

• Puget Sound

• Pacific Ocean

What natural event in 1980 significantly altered Mount Saint Helens in Washington?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Landslide

• Flood

What is the tallest peak in the United States located in Alaska?

• Mount Denali

• Mount McKinley

• Mount St. Elias

• Mount Rainier

Which industry is the second largest in Alaska, following oil and natural gas production?

• Tourism

• Fishing

• Mining

• Forestry

What is the main business in Hawaii that attracts millions of visitors each year?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Fishing

Which European explorer first arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778?

• Captain James Cook

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama