What effect did the breakup of Pangaea have on the development of Washington?
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When Pangaea was 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 scablands in the Columbia Plateau were formed from massive erosion due to floods.
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True
False
What is the effect of WA's location on the Pacific Rim?
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WA has strong economic ties to other Pacific Rim nations
International relations are difficult to develop and maintain
WA's tourism industry suffers due to difficulty accessing the region.
True or False: The Pacific Northwest was covered by glaciers, which have since melted.
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True
False
Which 2 relates to WA's location?
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WA is part of the Pacific Rim
The Pacific Ocean creates WA's western border
WA has a rich native culture and history that is still maintained today
How has cultural diffusion been important for the culture of WA?
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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.
How did the Native People treat the environment?
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Which 2 are examples of how humans depend on their environment?
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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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True
False
What is a human characteristic of place in WA?
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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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Willapa Hills
Puget Hills Lowlands
Olympic Peninsula
Why is dry farming beneficial to WA's economy?
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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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Region
Human-Environmental Interaction
Place
Which statement best describes the theme of movement in the Puget Sound Lowlands?
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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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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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True
False
Which 2 are true regarding human-environmental interaction in WA today?
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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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Frequent volcanoes have hindered the efforts of miners in the Cascades.
Hydroelectric power has been produced from rivers arising from the Cascade snowpacks.
How did the settlers treat the environment?
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True or False: Canada's border with WA makes international business harder.
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True
False
True
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I apologize for the incomplete answers. Here are the correct responses:
1. What effect did the breakup of Pangaea have on the development of Washington?
- The breakup of Pangaea resulted in separate continents, one of which now holds WA.
2. True or False: The scablands in the Columbia Plateau were formed from massive erosion due to floods.
- True
3. What is the effect of WA's location on the Pacific Rim?
- WA has strong economic ties to other Pacific Rim nations.
4. True or False: The Pacific Northwest was covered by glaciers, which have since melted.
- True
5. Which 2 relates to WA's location?
- WA is part of the Pacific Rim
- The Pacific Ocean creates WA's western border
6. How has cultural diffusion been important for the culture of WA?
- It carried knowledge, ideas, & progress to other areas, which allowed for growth across the state.
7. How did the Native People treat the environment?
- The Native People treated the environment with respect and relied on it for sustenance.
8. 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.
9. True or False: WA's location on the Atlantic Ocean allows it convenient access to other countries on the Pacific Rim.
- False. WA is located on the Pacific Ocean, not the Atlantic Ocean.
10. What is a human characteristic of place in WA?
- The Grand Coulee Dam
11. 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.
- Olympic Peninsula
12. Why is dry farming beneficial to WA's economy?
- Dry farming allows crops to be grown without relying on irrigation, which is important in regions with limited water resources like WA. This benefits WA's economy by promoting agricultural productivity.
13. 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.
- Human-Environmental Interaction
14. Which statement best describes the theme of movement in the Puget Sound Lowlands?
- Rich natural resources in the Puget Sound region attracted settlers.
15. Which statement best describes the relative location of the Columbia Plateau?
- It is south of Okanogan Highlands and east of the Cascades.
16. True or False: Native people adapted their traditional housing & clothing to the climate.
- True
17. Which 2 are true regarding human-environmental interaction in WA today?
- The economy of WA partially depends on the beauty of the state.
- The land in WA has been altered to accommodate the growing population.
18. How have WA's people interacted with the environment in the Cascade Mountain region?
- Hydroelectric power has been produced from rivers arising from the Cascade snowpacks.
19. How did the settlers treat the environment?
- The settlers exploited the natural resources and altered the environment for their own purposes, such as logging and mining.
20. True or False: Canada's border with WA makes international business harder.
- False. Canada's border with WA does not necessarily make international business harder, as there are established trade agreements and transportation routes in place to facilitate cross-border trade.