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Washington St History: Ch 1

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1
What is the Ring of Fire? (Not the Johnny Cash song)
A circle of volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean
Another name for the Pacific Rim
Mt. St. Helens
The molten rock that flows from a volcano after an eruption
2
Which of the following does not describe Washington's location?
The Pacific Ocean provides the western border
It is in the northwest corner of the United States
It is north of Oregon and west of Idaho
A natural boundary can be created by a river
3
How have people impacted the land in Washington? People have...
Made the land in Washington more fertile
Caused earthquakes/volcanic eruptions that changed the land
Not affected the land in Washington
Cut down trees, built railroads and highways
4
Which region is the population center of Washington?
Coastal Range
Puget Sound Lowlands
Cascade Range
Columbia Platuea
5
Which region is characterized by countries bordering the Pacific Ocean?
Pacific Rim
Cascade Range
Coastal Range
Pacific Northwest
6
Which of the following best describes a spatial pattern in Washington? Most People settled...
At the base of the Rocky Mountains.
High in the mountains to protect themselves from enemies
Along rivers and water in fertile valleys
Along the Pacific Rim because it was a good place to trade
7
Which of the following was NOT a cultural characteristic of Washington?
Mountain Ranges
Religion
Languages
Cities
8
What natural events shaped the geography of our state?
The Shifting of the Pacific Rim
People building railroads and highways
Earthquakes and floods shaped the mountains and plateaus
The eruption of Mt. St. Helens