WGU D106 Survey of the Pacific Northwest Latest 2023 Graded A
NB: Answers are provided above the respective questions and are highlighted in yellow Cascade Mountain Range Which mountain range contains the active volcanoes Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens?Cascade Mountain Range The active volcanoes Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens are in the Columbia Plateau Which region makes up the inland portion of the Pacific Northwest, east of the Cascade Mountain Range?central Idaho and the eastern parts of Washington and Oregon.The Columbia Plateau includes areas of what is now________ Jet Stream Which atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for creating low-pressure systems that bring precipitation to the Pacific Northwest?jet stream The______generally flows eastward around the U.S.-Canadian border, creating low-pressure systems that bring precipitation to the Pacific Northwest.Large coniferous forests 1 / 3
Which unique characteristic of the flora in the Pacific Northwest helped create the valuable timber industry in the region?large coniferous (evergreen) forests The climate and soil of the region support the_______from which timber and wood products are produced.They die in the streams where they spawn, and their decomposing carcasses return nutrients to the flora and fauna of the region.How do salmon act as important contributors to the entire ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest?Proximity to the Pacific Ocean What is a cause of wet climate conditions in the coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest?Pacific Ocean The low-pressure systems that bring rain often gain much of their moisture from the waters of the_____ The yearly return of the salmon to the rivers and streams where they spawn Which periodic event has historically been the reason for celebrations of the renewal of life among many Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest?Deer Which primary food source did Native peoples of the Puget Sound region largely depend on for survival as hunters and gatherers?They evolved over time as events occurred and technologies changed. 2 / 3
What do most origin stories of the Native Peoples of the Pacific Northwest have in common?They were nomadic hunters and gatherers What is a historical characteristic of the Native peoples of the Columbia Plateau?British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and Idaho Which states or provinces, as defined by today's political boundaries, are (wholly or in part) considered part of the Pacific Northwest region?Columbia River What is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest?The Columbia River _______is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region. Its main stem is 1,249 miles long.glacial thaw and snowpack melt The main sources of water in the Columbia River are ______ Volcanoes and plateaus Which two geographic features can be found in the Pacific Northwest?active volcanoes, plateaus There are many _______ in the Pacific Northwest, and ________ are found along the eastern side of the Cascade Mountain Range.Olympic Which mountain range is located in the Pacific Northwest?
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