Washington's Geography
Goods from Washington
Trade and Transportation
Diversity in Washington
Caring for the Environment
100

What large body of water is on the west side of Washington?

The Pacific Ocean

100

What fruit is Washington famous for growing?

Apples 

100

What is it called when Washington sends apples, salmon, and airplanes to other countries?

Trade

100

True or False: People from all over the world live in Washington.

True 

100

What does it mean to care for the environment?

Taking care of the earth by recycling, planting trees, and keeping water clean.

200

What kind of land in Eastern Washington is used to grow crops like apples and wheat?

Farmland

200

What type of fish is caught in Washington’s rivers and the Pacific Ocean?

Salmon 

200

What is the name of the place where ships carry goods to other countries?

Ports (e.g., Port of Seattle or Port of Tacoma).

200

What is one food from another culture you might eat in Washington?

Tacos 🌮, Sushi 🍣, Pizza 🍕 etc...

200

Throwing trash in rivers helps keep the environment clean.

False 

300

What are the tall, snowy mountains in Washington called?

The Cascade Mountains 

300

What material comes from Washington’s forests and is used to build houses?

Timber (wood) 

300

What type of vehicle is used to carry goods on land?

Trucks

300

What is one celebration or festival in Washington that comes from another culture?

Lunar New Year, Native American Powwows, or Seafair (any correct answer works).

300

What can you do to take care of forests?

Plant trees or use less paper 

400

What is the name of the big river in Washington that helps people catch salmon?

The Columbia River 

400

What does Washington build in factories that helps people travel long distances?

Airplanes 

400

What country might Washington send apples to?

Japan

400

Why is diversity important in Washington?

It brings different foods, traditions, and ideas to the state.


400

Why is keeping rivers clean important in Washington?

It helps salmon grow and keeps the water safe for everyone.

500

Name three things Washington’s geography provides that help people.

Farms, forests, rivers, mountains, or ports

500

What type of grain, used to make bread, is grown in Washington?

Wheat 

500

Name two ways Washington goods (like salmon or timber) are sent to other countries.

By ship or airplane.

500

What are some jobs that people from different cultures do in Washington?

  • Farming, fishing, working in ports, teaching, or technology jobs.

500

What is it called when Washington takes care of its land, water, and forests so people can use them in the future?

Sustainability