Lesson 36 The Pacific States

Pacific Northwest’s General Characteristics Nation’s main source of lumber. Cascade Mountains contain a series of volcanic peaks.

The Pacific Northwest Oregon The Willamette Valley, an area with fertile soil and mild weather, is where the major cities are. Leads the nation in wood products.

Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the U.S. Mt. Hood is the home of America’s first ski lodge.

Washington Puget Sound is the major population center. Nation’s leading producer of apples and pears.

Seattle, the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, is the home of…

Grand Coulee Dam produces the second most electricity in the world and is the largest concrete structure in the U.S. Mt. Rainier has 25 glaciers.

General Characteristics of Alaska and Hawaii The last two states. Climate extremes Not connected to the other 48 states.

The Farthest Shores Alaska The largest state. Known for glaciers and wilderness. Mt. McKinley is the tallest mountain in North America.

Kodiaks are the world’s largest bears. The Iditarod is a famous dog-sled race.

Nearly half of the state’s population lives in Anchorage.

Hawaii The 50th state. Has 132 islands and numerous volcanoes.

Nation’s leading producer of coffee and… Known for Polynesian traditions, such as hulas, luaus, and leis.

Oahu, site of Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, is the most populated island. Kauai, the wettest place on earth, receives over 460 inches of rain per year.

Homework Test 5

After the Test Read pp. 223-229. Map 10