Unit 1 – Washington’s Geography LT: I will know how geography impacts economy in the five regions (Cascade Range), so that I can…

Warm-up Circle and label the Puget Sound Lowlands, Coastal Range, and the Cascade Range on the physical map. What geographical features (landforms) are most common in the Cascade Range?

Task 1 Look at the ‘Major Land Use’ and ‘Population’ thematic maps on Side B, and the physical map on Side A. Take notes on the geography and economics of the Cascade Range. Make connections where you can.

Task 2 Read pages in the textbook and take notes on geography and economy. Make connections where you can.

Cascade Range This region creates a physical, climatic, and transportation border between the two halves of our state

 Major Cities Snoqualmie, Leavenworth  Population Sparsely populated

Elevation 4,000-14,000 ft. Mt. Rainier is 14, 411 ft Active volcanoes Climate West side moist and mild climate East side dry and extreme climate

 Temperatures Winter o F Summer o F  Precipitation Western side100 inches a year Eastern side 20 inches a year This is a rain shadow in action!

Economic Activities Logging, mining, tourism

Task 2 Read pages 20 in the textbook and take notes on geography and economy. Make connections where you can.

Columbia Plateau (Columbia Basin) Constructed by 55 lava flows covering 193,000 sq. miles! It is the second largest lava plateau in the world. (The Deccan Plateau in India is the biggest.)

 Major Cities Spokane, Tri Cities, Ellensburg, Walla Walla  Population Sparsely populated

Climate Hot, sunny summers with temperatures exceeding 100 o F Cold winters with temperatures below 0 o F Climate supports grassland and pine forests

 Precipitation Below 20 inches of precipitation per year

Economic Activities Agriculture, manufactured products, hydroelectric power, aluminum, nuclear facilities, food processing, high tech, aerospace, transportation equipment, tourism, recreation, wood products, mining