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

2. 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. 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