Ch. 2 Reading Guide
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Miss_Hawaii24 on October 12, 2008
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 42nd and 49th | parallels from southern and northern boundaries of the pacific northwest |
| texas | total land area of Pacific NW is only slightly smaller than the state of |
| 6 | The NW has __ regions |
| Oregon | Largest state in the NW |
| Washington | Smallest State in the NW |
| Williamette | Oregons most important river |
| Klamath Lake | Oregons Largest Fresh Water body |
| Idaho | The most mountainous and sparsely populated state |
| Lake Pendeorielle | A very popular recreational area as well as largest natural lake in NW |
| Mt. Rainier | Highest and most famous peak in Cascades |
| Columbia | Regions most important river |
| Snake River | Idahos most important river |
| coastal region | _____ Region lies adjacent to the pacific ocean and is mild and rainy |
| western lowlands | _____ Region lies west of the cascades, its most populated, industrialized and urbanized region |
| Columbia Plateau | Largest Pacific Northwest geographical region, is responsible for a large percentage of agriculture production |
| Rocky Mountains | Rugged mountains that form the eastern boundary of the pacific northwest |
| Basin Region | smallest and least populated region |
| Continental Divide | Feature that divides Pacific and Gulf Drainage |
| olympic mountain range | youngest mountain range in the pacific, also a national park |
| Seattle | Largest City of the PNW, located on elliot bay |
| spokane | City is called "Inland Empire", largest city east of cascades |
| gradients | Difference in elevation between a rivers headwaters and mouth; it is an important factor in considering rivers hydroelectric potential |
| agriculture | primary economic activity east of cascades |
| Manufacturing | Major economic activity west of the cascades |
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