Unit 1 – Washington’s Geography

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Unit 1 – Washington’s Geography LT: I will know how geography impacts economy in the five regions (Okanogan/Rocky Mountains), so that I can…

Warm Up Draw the world map including: 7 continents 5 oceans 2 landforms 1 place with Hot & Cold Climate Equator TLC MAKE IT AS REALISTIC AS YOU CAN!

Warm-up Circle and label all five major regions of Washington. What geographical features (landforms) are most common in the Puget Sound Lowlands?

Puget Sound Lowlands Heavily populated, highly developed area surrounded by the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains

Major Cities Population Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia, Vancouver, Bellingham Population Most of Washington’s population lives here

Elevation Generally hilly, river valleys, flood plains, evergreen forests Climate Similar to coastal range, but slightly warmer

Economic Activities Forest products, transportation equipment, electronics, high tech, farming Microsoft Costco Starbucks Expedia.com Google Amazon Boeing Nintendo Weyerhaeuser Paccar Safeco

Rocky Mountain (Okanogan Highlands) Physically rugged and isolated. Major Cities Colville, Orville Population Sparsely populated

Elevation Climate 4,000 – 9,000 ft Winters are long and cold. Summers are short, dry, and cool.

Temperatures Precipitation Harsh climate. Elevation (altitude) plays a huge role in temperature. Precipitation Receives more than 20 inches a year in some areas.

Economic Activities Cattle and Sheep Ranching, Hunting, Tourism, Forestry, Agriculture, Hydroelectricity, Mining

Washington Map Poster You are going to create your own map of Washington State Include the following: 5 landforms (natural features) 3 cultural features 5 regions of Washington Title, Legend, Compass Rose Natural and Political borders with Canada, Idaho, Oregon and Pacific Ocean