Warm Up Draw the world map including: 7 continents 5 oceans 2 landforms Put your hands in the air when you are finished.

Turn and Talk Do you think people are more likely to live in a cold climate or warm climate?

Do you think people are more likely to live in a desert or near water? Turn and Talk Do you think people are more likely to live in a desert or near water?

How does geography influence where people live? Turn and Talk How does geography influence where people live?

Map Circle and label the Puget Sound Lowlands, Coastal Range, and the Cascade Range on the physical map. What geographical features (landforms) are most common in the Cascade Range?

Task 2 Read pages 18-19 in the textbook. Take notes on geography and economy.

Cascade Range This region creates a physical, climatic, and transportation border between the two halves of our state

Major Cities Snoqualmie, Leavenworth Population Sparsely populated

West side moist and mild climate Elevation 4,000-14,000 ft. Mt. Rainier is 14, 411 ft Active volcanoes Climate West side moist and mild climate East side dry and extreme climate

Temperatures Precipitation Winter 35-55o F Summer 65-85o F Western side100 inches a year Eastern side 20 inches a year This is a rain shadow in action!

Logging, mining, tourism Economic Activities Logging, mining, tourism

Task 2 Read pages 20 in the textbook and take notes on geography and economy. Make connections where you can.

Columbia Plateau (Columbia Basin) Constructed by 55 lava flows covering 193,000 sq. miles! It is the second largest lava plateau in the world. (The Deccan Plateau in India is the biggest.)

Major Cities Population Spokane, Tri Cities, Ellensburg, Walla Walla Sparsely populated

Hot, sunny summers with temperatures exceeding 100oF Climate Hot, sunny summers with temperatures exceeding 100oF Cold winters with temperatures below 0oF Climate supports grassland and pine forests

Precipitation Below 20 inches of precipitation per year

Economic Activities Agriculture, manufactured products, hydroelectric power, aluminum, nuclear facilities, food processing, high tech, aerospace, transportation equipment, tourism, recreation, wood products, mining