Geography of Washington test
1. What is the capital of Washington state?
a) Seattle
b) Tacoma
c) Olympia
d) Spokane
2. Washington is located in which region of the United States?
a) Midwest
b) West Coast
c) Northeast
d) Southwest
3. What is the official nickname of Washington state?
a) The Sunshine State
b) The Evergreen State
c) The Golden State
d) The Bay State
4. What is the highest peak in Washington state?
a) Mount Rainier
b) Mount St. Helens
c) Mount Baker
d) Mount Adams
5. Which body of water borders Washington to the west?
a) Pacific Ocean
b) Puget Sound
c) Columbia River
d) Lake Washington
6. What is the largest city in Washington state by population?
a) Seattle
b) Spokane
c) Tacoma
d) Vancouver
7. What national park is located in Washington state?
a) Yellowstone National Park
b) Grand Canyon National Park
c) Olympic National Park
d) Mount Rainier National Park
8. What is the major industry in Eastern Washington?
a) Technology
b) Agriculture
c) Fishing
d) Tourism
9. Which mountain range runs through Washington state?
a) Rocky Mountains
b) Sierra Nevada Mountains
c) Cascade Mountains
d) Appalachian Mountains
10. What is the climate like in Western Washington?
a) Mild and rainy
b) Hot and dry
c) Cold and snowy
d) Humid and tropical
Answers:
1. c) Olympia
2. b) West Coast
3. b) The Evergreen State
4. a) Mount Rainier
5. a) Pacific Ocean
6. a) Seattle
7. c) Olympic National Park
8. b) Agriculture
9. c) Cascade Mountains
10. a) Mild and rainy