Question

In your opinion has tourism had a positive or negative effect on Washington? Explain your answer.
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2 points
Which 4 apply to how the settlers treated the land in Washington?
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4 points
Overused resources.
Large impact on the environment.
Impact was minimal.
Wanted to acquire as much land as possible.
Wanted to increase their wealth.
Great respect for the land.
What effect did the breakup of Pangaea have on the development of Washington?
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1 point
When Pangaea ws initially formed, it created the shape of WA as we know it today.
The breakup of Pangaea resulted in separate continents, one of which now holds WA.
Pangaea created huge valleys in the landscape, which resulted in the formation of fjords like Puget Sound.
True or False: The Pacific Northwest was covered by glaciers, which have since melted.
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1 point
True
False
What is the effect of WA's location on the Pacific Rim?
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1 point
WA has strog ecomonic ties to othr Pacific Rim nations
International relations are difficult to develop and maintain
WA's tourism industry suffers due to difficulty accessing the region.
How has cultural diffusion been important for the culture of WA?
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1 point
It increased awareness of forcible relocations & helped provide support for the native people.
It allowed for exogamy, which encouraged native tribes to intermingle.
It carried knowledge, ideas, & progress to other areas, which allowed for growth across the state.
Which 2 are examples of how humans depend on their environment?
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2 points
Lands were regraded to make room for expansion of cities
People use WA's fertile farmland to grow fruits and vegetables.
Excessive logging has resulted in a lack of cedar
People use rivers for hydroelectric power
True or False: WA's location on the Atlantic Ocean allows it convenient access to other countries on the Pacific Rim.
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1 point
True
False
What is a human characteristic of place in WA?
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1 point
The Grand Coulee Dam
The Pacific Rim
Native American cities by name
Which region does the following statement refer to?
The Quinault, Queets, and Hoh River Valleys are home to some of the only temperate rain forests on this continent.
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1 point
Willapa Hills
Puget Hills Lowlands
Olympic Peninsula
Which 2 results are beneficial to WA's economy because of of dry farming?
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2 points
Allows for wheat farming in dry parts.
Helps where rainfall is low.
Is best for areas that are heavy with rain.
Which theme of Geography is addressed in the following statement?
Even though commercial whaling has depleted the population of whales, the Makah people reserve their right to hunt for ceremonial purposes.
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1 point
Region
Human-Environmental Interaction
Place
True or False: The scablands in the Columbia Plateau were formed from massive erosion due to floods.
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1 point
True
False
Which 3 apply to how the Natives treated the land in Washington?
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3 points
Environmental interactions were balanced.
Treated the land badly.
Respect for the land.
Impact was minimal.
Overused resources.
Which statement best describes the theme of movement in the Puget Sound Lowlands?
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1 point
Rich natural resources in the Puget Sound region attracted settlers.
Rivers and waterways are popular tourist attractions.
Which statement best describes the relative location of the Columbia Plataeau?
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1 point
It is a mountainous region near the Puget Sound
It is the largest region in WA
It is south of Okanogan Highlands & east of the Cascades
True or False: Native people adapted their traditional housing & clothing to the climate.
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1 point
True
False
Which 2 are true regarding human-environmental interaction in WA today?
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2 points
Economy of WA partially depends on the beauty of the state.
Increases in population decreased demands on the environment in WA.
The land in WA has been altered to accommodate the growing population.
How have WA's people interacted with the environment in the Cascade Mountain region?
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1 point
Frequent volcanoes have hindered the efforts of miners in the Cascades.
Hydroelectric power has been produced from rivers arising from the Cascade snowpacks.
True or False: Canada's border with WA makes international business harder.
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1 point
True
False
Which 2 relates to WA's location?
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2 points
WA is part of the Pacific Rim
WA's western border is created by the Pacific Ocean
WA has a rich native culture and history that is still maintained today

Answer 1

1) Opinion: Overall positive — tourism brings jobs, revenue, and support for local businesses and conservation, though it also creates crowding, higher housing costs, and environmental pressures that must be managed.

2) Which 4 apply to how settlers treated the land:
- Overused resources.
- Large impact on the environment.
- Wanted to acquire as much land as possible.
- Wanted to increase their wealth.

3) Effect of breakup of Pangaea:
- The breakup of Pangaea resulted in separate continents, one of which now holds WA.

4) True or False: The Pacific Northwest was covered by glaciers, which have since melted.
- True

5) Effect of WA's location on the Pacific Rim:
- WA has strong economic ties to other Pacific Rim nations.

6) How cultural diffusion has been important for WA:
- It carried knowledge, ideas, & progress to other areas, which allowed for growth across the state.

7) Which 2 are examples of how humans depend on their environment:
- People use WA's fertile farmland to grow fruits and vegetables.
- People use rivers for hydroelectric power.

8) True or False: WA's location on the Atlantic Ocean allows it convenient access to other countries on the Pacific Rim.
- False

9) What is a human characteristic of place in WA?
- The Grand Coulee Dam

10) Region described (Quinault, Queets, Hoh River Valleys, temperate rain forests):
- Olympic Peninsula

11) Which 2 results are beneficial to WA's economy because of dry farming:
- Allows for wheat farming in dry parts.
- Helps where rainfall is low.

12) Which theme of Geography is addressed (Makah whale hunt vs commercial whaling):
- Human-Environmental Interaction

13) True or False: The scablands in the Columbia Plateau were formed from massive erosion due to floods.
- True

14) Which 3 apply to how the Natives treated the land in Washington:
- Environmental interactions were balanced.
- Respect for the land.
- Impact was minimal.

15) Theme of movement in the Puget Sound Lowlands:
- Rich natural resources in the Puget Sound region attracted settlers.

16) Relative location of the Columbia Plateau:
- It is south of Okanogan Highlands & east of the Cascades.

17) True or False: Native people adapted their traditional housing & clothing to the climate.
- True

18) Which 2 are true regarding human-environmental interaction in WA today:
- Economy of WA partially depends on the beauty of the state.
- The land in WA has been altered to accommodate the growing population.

19) How people have interacted with the environment in the Cascade Mountain region:
- Hydroelectric power has been produced from rivers arising from the Cascade snowpacks.

20) True or False: Canada's border with WA makes international business harder.
- False

21) Which 2 relate to WA's location:
- WA is part of the Pacific Rim.
- WA's western border is created by the Pacific Ocean.