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Page 1: Washington State History Geography and Government

Washington State History

Geography and Government

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Overview of Resources

Textbook – Chapters 1, 2, and 13 Teacher Resources

Chapter 1, page 23 Chapter 2, page 31 Chapter 13, all activities

Outline Maps

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5 Regions of Washington State

1. Coastal Range2. Puget Sound Lowlands3. Cascade Range4. Columbia Plateau5. Rocky Mountain

Within which region is your most notable city located?

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Coastal Range Varied elevation from sea level to 8000ft. Mild and moist climate that supports dense forests

and lush vegetation Temperatures – Winter 35-55F, Summer 55-75F More than 40 inches of precipitation per year,

western side of Olympics more than 200 inches a year.

Sparsely populated Economic activities: fishing, forestry, farming,

tourism

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Puget Sound Lowlands

Generally hilly, river valleys, flood plains, evergreen forests.

Similar climate to Coastal Range, slightly warmer. 15-100 inches of rain, average 40 inches of rain. Temperatures: winter 35-55, summer 65-85. Most of Washington’s population lives here. Economic activities: forest products, transportation

equipment, electronics, high tech, farming

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Cascade Range Physical, climatic, and transportation barrier Elevation 4,000 to 14,000 ft. Mt. Rainier 14,411 ft. Active volcanoes West side moist and mile climate East side dry and extreme climate Precipitation: western side 100 inches, eastern side 20 inches Sparsely populated Mostly state and federal owned land – parks, forests and

wilderness areas Economic activities: logging, mining, tourism

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Columbia Plateau Constructed by 55 lava flows covering 193,000

square miles Hot, sunny summers with temperatures exceeding

100F, cold winters with temperatures below 0F Below 20 inches precipitation Grassland, pine trees Sparsely populated Economic activities: agriculture, manufactured

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

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Rocky Mountains

Physically rugged and isolated Harsh climates – temperatures depend on

elevation Grasses and forest Sparsely populated Economic activities: cattle and sheep

ranching, hunting, tourism

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East vs. West

The Cascade Mountains act as a barrier between the two sides of Washington State.

What words would you use to contrast Eastern Washington and Western Washington? Example: moist vs. dry

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The Rainshadow Effect

Read page 9 Create a visual image that that describes the

Rainshadow Effect. Focus on what happens with air and moisture. 3-5 steps in process

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Rainshadow Effect Example

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How is your most notable place impacted by the Rainshadow Effect?

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Geography Resources

Websites Outline Maps and Geographic Information about

Washington State http://www.netstate.com/states/maps/wa_maps.htm

Infoplease Atlas http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/state/washington.html

USGS Cascades Volcano Observatoryhttp://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/

United Streaming www.unitedstreaming.com

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Washington State Government

Similarities to Federal Government: Constitution 3 Branches

Legislative (Bicameral) – writes laws Executive – carries out laws Judicial – interprets laws

Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Civil Rights Bill Process

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Washington State Government Differences with Federal Government

Representation 49 Legislative Districts by population 1 Senator, 2 Representatives from each district State Senator – 4 year term State Representative – 2 year term

Executive Branch elections (List on p. 219) Tax structure (p. 220) Initiatives (p. 220) – Voters write and approve legislation. Referendums (p. 220) – Legislature writes and refers

legislation to voters.

Levels of Government – page 220

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Tribal Governments Reservations established by treaty

Tulalip – Point Elliot Treaty 1855 Often several different tribes are represented on one reservation

Tulalip - Snohomish, Snoqualmie and Skykomish Governments established by Constitution

Tulalip - 1936 Governed by Council or Committee

Tulalip – Board of Directors, Committees Provide Government Service

Social Services Resource Regulation Law Enforcement Economic Development

Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs http://www.goia.wa.gov/default.htm

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Additional Government Resources

Websites Washington State http://access.wa.gov/ Washington State Legislature Student Page

http://www1.leg.wa.gov/legislature/StudentsPage/ Snohomish County Government

http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/ City of Everett http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/ Washington State Constitution

http://www.courts.wa.gov/education/constitution/index.cfm