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What is the WA state flower?
Rhododendron
What is West of Washington?
The Pacific ocean
What is the tallest mountain in Washington?
Mount Rainier
What fruit is Washington best known for?
Apples
What are people who live in Washington called?
Washingtonians
What is the WA state tree?
The Hemlock
What is South of Washington?
Oregon State
What Washington volcano erupted on May 18, 1980?
Mount St. Helens
What type of onion is Washington famous for growing?
Walla Walla Onions
Describe the picture on the back of the Washington state quarter.
Mount Rainier, salmon, evergreen trees
What is the WA state Bird?
The Goldfinch
What is East of Washington?
Idaho State
What mountain range runs through Washington from Canada to Oregon?
The Cascade Mountain Range
What evergreen trees grow in Washington
Hemlock, Cedar, Pine, Fir, Spruce, Holly
What is the native American name for the killer whale?
Orca
What is the WA state nickname?
The Evergreen State
What is North of Washington?
British Columbia Canada
Name two Washington rivers.
Columbia, Yakama, Snake, Cowlitz, Wenatchee
What crops grow in Washington
Pumpkin, blueberries, green beans, peaches, wheat, grape
Why are Washington's salmon in trouble?
Sea Lions, pollution, spawning grounds being disturbed
Describe the WA state Flag
The flag is green with a yellow circle that says "The Seal of the State of Washington". Inside the circle is a picture of George Washington on a blue background.
What is the Capital of Washington?
Olympia
What kind of rock is formed by layers and layers of dirt, rocks, mud, leaves, animal hair and bones?
Sedimentary Rock
What do the wild animals of Washington state eat?
Grass, berries, salmon, flowers, leaves, mushrooms
Name 5 cities in Washington
Vancouver, Seattle, Bellingham, Olympia, Spokane