Ch 1 Flashcards
How many regions are there in WA?
5
Name the regions of WA
Coastal Puget Sound Lowlands Cascades Rocky Mt Foothills Columbia Plateau
Characteristics of the Coastal Range Region
Diverse: rainforest, mountains, farmland, coastline
Characteristic of Puget Sound Lowlands
Deep waters, farmland, wacky weather
Characteristics of the Cascade Range Region
Volcanic Mt Range
Forest
Characteristic of Rocky Mt Region
Rolling foothills
Characteristic of the Columbia Plateau Region
Driest region
Farmland
What are the two types of boarders?
Physical and Political
What is a Physical boarder?
Boarder created naturally, by nature- like a river or ocean
What is a Political boarder?
Boarder made by land- usually identifiable by a straight line
What direction are Washingtons physical boarders?
Western and Southern boarders
What direction are Washingtons political boarders?
Northern and Eastern boarders
What is North of WA?
Canada
What is South of WA?
Oregon
What is West of WA?
Pacific Ocean
What is East of WA?
Idaho
What is the Longest river in WA?
Columbia
What is Washingtons state capital?
Olympia
What is the name of the county we live in?
Kitsap
What is the Kitsap county seat?
Port Orchard
