History
When did Mt. St. Helens erupt?
May 18, 1980
What is our 4 Boundaries
Canada, Idaho, The Pacific Ocean, Oregon
What is the meaning of the word lowlands?
a lower part of land surrounded by higher parts of land.
Did any lava flow from the mountain during the eruption of Mt. St. Helens?
No
What region has the most population?
What is our present era called?
The Cenozoic Era.
How many miles does Washington cover?
68,139 square miles
What is a spatial pattern?
location and arrangement of natural human features.
Are rivers an important physical feature of our state?
Yes
How many regions are there in Washington?
5
What was the name of the man who died in his cabin during the explosion of Mt. St. Helens?
Harry R. Truman
The Paleozoic Era was during what time?
From 570 - 240 mya
What does hydroelectric mean?
What questions do the visitors of Mt. St. Helens usually ask?
"Will the mountain explode again?" and "When? (will it explode again)"
What is another name for the Rocky Mountain Region?
Okanogan Highlands
In what century did most Americans realize that our involvement is more delicate than we have realized?
The late 20th century.
A capitol
On what lesson if the word headwaters a key term in?
Lesson 1, Chapter 1.
How is a syncline formed?
When rock layers come together at their lowest point and push upward
What states make up the Pacific Northwest?
Oregon, Idaho, Washington
What was formed in the Paleozoic Era?
Coal
How many miles does Washington have of ocean coastline?
157 miles
What is the name of the land that surrounds the Pacific Ocean
Pacific rim
What is the main crop of the Columbia Plateau?
Wheat
Name all the regions
Coastal range, Puget Sound Lowlands, Cascade Range, Columbia Plateau, Rocky Mountains