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Ch 1 PNWHistory

PNW History

This is high rugged land. mountains
The lower land between mountains and plateaus. Cities and farms are in the valley. basin
This is where a river opens into a larger body of water. mouth
A piece of land that sticks out into the water and that has water on three sides. peninsula
A sheltered part of a body of water deep enough for anchoring ships. harbor
A body of water that curves into a coastline. bay
The shape or outline of a coast. coastline
A narrow passageway of water. strait
A body of land completely surrounded by water. island
This is the high, wide, flat land many miles across. plateau
What does not describe Washington's location? A natural boundary can be created by a river
What best describes a spatial pattern in Washington? Most people settled along rivers and water in fertile valleys
What are cultural characteristics of Washington? Cities, languages, and religion
How have people impacted the land in Washington? People have cut down trees, built railroads and highways, and caused pollution
Which region is characterized by countries bordering the Pacific Ocean? Pacific Rim
Which region is the population center of Washington State? Puget Sound Lowlands
What is the Great Ring of Fire? A circle of volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean
What natural events shaped the geography of our state? Earthquakes and floods shaped the mountains, valleys, and plateaus
How many people officially died in the Mt. St. Helen's eruption? 57
What was the date and time of the deadly 1980 Mount St. Helen's eruption? May 18 at 8:32 a.m.
Created by: lporter
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