General Facts
What is Washington named after?
George Washington
List Washington's four borders
Canada, Idaho, Oregon, and the Pacific Ocean
How many counties does Washington have?
39
This Washington volcano erupted in 1980 and changed the landscape permanently.
Mt. St. Helens
This city is known for its tulip festival every spring.
Mount Vernon
What is Washington's state bird?
American Goldfinch
What is the tallest mountain in Washington?
Mount Rainier
What is the most populated county in Washington?
King County
This mountain is one of the snowiest in the world.
Mt. Baker
This city is the capital of Washington.
Olympia
What is Washington's state fruit?
Apple
What are Washington's two major mountain ranges?
The Olympics and the Cascades
What county is Pullman located?
Whitman
This lake is one of the deepest in the U.S. and sits in north‑central Washington.
Lake Chelan
This city is home to Washington State University.
Pullman
What is Washington's state marine mammal?
Orca
T/F Washington is home to rainforests AND semi-arid deserts?
True (Hoh Rainforest and Eastern WA)
What county do you live in?
Snohomish or Island
This strait separates Washington from Vancouver Island.
Strait of Juan de Fuca
This is the largest city in eastern Washington.
Spokane
In what year did Washington become a state?
1889
Washington has more glaciers than every state except _______?
Alaska (WA has over 3,000 glaciers)
County borders often follow what?
Rivers, mountain ranges, coastlines, and valleys
This river forms much of the border between Washington and Oregon.
Columbia River
This city is home to Central Washington University
Ellensburg