5 Themes of Geography for Washington

By: Route 90 Road Hogs

LocationRelative: East of the Pacific Ocean. South of the Arctic ocean.Absolute: 38 degrees north 77 degrees west.

RegionsWashington area codes: 206, 253, 360, 425, and 509Washington’s time zone: Pacific Standard Time

Place Landmark: San Juan Island National Park. You can hike, sail, scuba dive, or explore the island.Landform: Olympic Mountains. Located in the northwestern part of the state.Tradition: The Ellensburg Rodeo. It started in 1923. It is one of the most popular rodeos in the world.Climate: Average rainfall is 36 inches.

MovementTransportation: They have a ferry that takes people and cars across the waterway.Exports: Produces aircrafts and missiles.Agriculture: Washington is the leading lumber producer.

H/E InteractionAdapt: Washington is one of the wettest places in the nation so they wear rain gear.Modify: They build dams to generate power with the Columbia River.Depend: Fish, apple orchards, and timber for money.

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This is the Five Themes of Geography for Washington!