Atlas of the United States: Washington

Washington, a Pacific Region state, is bordered by Oregon, Idaho, and Canada. Known for Puget Sound, it hosts Seattle, a hub for major companies. The state is divided by the Cascade Mountains, with a wet western region and a drier eastern region. Eastern Washington is a key agricultural area, benefiting from Columbia River dams, though these have affected salmon populations.

Which body of water is Washington best known for?

• Columbia River

• Snake River

• Puget Sound

• Lake Washington

What natural feature separates Puget Sound from the Pacific Ocean?

• Mount Rainier

• Cascade Mountains

• Olympic Peninsula

• Columbia River

What caused the eruption of Mount Saint Helens in 1980?

• Landslide

• Volcanic gas buildup

• Tectonic plate collision

• Earthquake activity

Which region of Washington is known for its agriculture, particularly orchards and vineyards?

• Western Washington

• Northern Washington

• Eastern Washington

• Southern Washington

What is one negative impact of the Columbia River dams?

• Reduced water supply

• Decline in salmon populations

• Increased pollution

• Loss of farmland