All the Themes
Ms. Garrity recycles cans that she picked up on the side of the street.
HEI
Seattle is about 3 hours north of Portland, Oregon
Relative location
Movement of goods.
A large body of water surrounded by land is called a ......?
Lake
What is an example of a formal region?
I live at 13015 Standring Lane SW Seattle, Wa 98146
Absolute location
My house is tall, small, and has amazing lights for plants!
This is place. Place describes the physical and human characteristics of any location on Earth.
This is HEI because they are not running errands to get groceries. They are making a specific choice to not drive a car because it is bad for the environment.
One of the seven largest bodies of land on earth is called a ?
Continent
What is the longest river in Washington?
The Columbia River
The seagulls at Aliki Beach drive me crazy! They try to eat my french fries while I am relaxing in the sand looking at the beautiful Puget Sound.
This is an example of place and the physical characteristics of Alki Beach: the physical characteristics are part of the natural world like animals, water, descriptions of the area, etc.
My family and I went to a night marking in Chiang Mai Thailand.
This is an example of place and human characteristics.
I texted my best friend last night and she didn't respond. Should we still be friends?
Movement of Ideas
What is a dry, barren region usually sandy and without trees, little rainfall or practical use of land unless irrigated
A desert
What is the name of a mountain range that goes through Washington state?
There are at least 64 named mountain ranges in the U.S. state of Washington.
Correct answers could include: Cascades, Black Hills, Blue Mountains, etc.
You might be positioned at 42.2542° N, 77.7906° W.
Absolute location. This is an example of coordinates and is showing us longitude and latitude.
I am headed to the South for the summer. Where are you going?
Region because "the South" is a large section of the country and is recognized as having its own culture, values, and lifestyle that is very different than the West Coast.
New York City is so loud. This city never sleeps.
This is an example of place!
What do you call a narrow valley with steep sides; usually created by erosion?
A canyon.
What are the three tallest mountains in Washington state?
Mount Rainier, Adams, and Baker
The coastline of the Pacific Northwest is dotted by numerous fjords, bays, islands, and mountains. Some of these features include the Oregon Coast, Burrard Inlet, Puget Sound, and the highly complex fjords of the British Columbia Coast and Southeast Alaska. What theme is this?
Region
King County is the largest metropolitan county in the State of Washington in terms of population, number of cities and employment. It is the fourteenth most populous county in the United States. This is an example of
Region.
My grandparents live out in the Midwest. Those states get a lot of snow!
Region. The Midwest comprises the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
What is the name of a large group of islands?
Archipelago
In what region of Washington ( think directions) are the San Juan Islands?
Northwestern Corner