Pacific Northwest Geography Quiz

What percentage of the Pacific Northwest's population lives west of the Cascade mountain range?

• 28%

• 90%

• 50%

• 72%

What major geological event significantly shaped the Pacific Northwest?

• The Cascade Eruption

• The Great Flood

• The Columbia River Shift

• The Missoula Floods

Which explorers were involved in mapping the Pacific Northwest coastline in the 1700s?

• James Cook and George Vancouver

• Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan and Vasco da Gama

• Lewis and Clark

What natural feature divides the Pacific Northwest into two distinct geographic areas?

• The Cascade Mountain Range

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Great Basin

• The Columbia River

What is the primary climate characteristic of the western side of the Cascades?

• Arid and dry

• Tropical and humid

• Maritime with mild, wet winters

• Continental with harsh winters

Which industry has historically been a major economic driver in the western Pacific Northwest?

• Mining

• Technology

• Timber

• Fishing

What is a significant factor contributing to the population disparity between the western and eastern Pacific Northwest?

• Historical treaties

• Climate differences

• Proximity to Canada

• Natural disasters

Which city is the largest metro region in the eastern Pacific Northwest?

• Bend

• Eugene

• Boise

• Spokane

What historical treaty led to the creation of Point Roberts as part of the United States?

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The Oregon Treaty of 1846

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Louisiana Purchase

How is Point Roberts accessible from the rest of the United States?

• By train

• By a direct highway

• Through Canada or by water

• By air only