Washington State Textbook Scavenger Hunt KEY Name:

45 points possible, 3 points each

1)  According to the Table of Contents, how many chapters are dedicated to Washington’s physical environment? (page iv) 3

2)  What are the names of the climate regions in Washington? (page 28) west coast marine, highland, and semiarid

3)  Find the graphic in chapter 4 that shows the original “Indian Tribes”. List all the tribe names that you know. (page 56) answers will vary

4)  What was the name of the first four trading companies in Washington? (pages 83-88) Pacific Fur Co., Northwest Fur Co., Hudson Bay Co., Rocky Mountain Fur Co.

5)  Who are Washington’s tope 10 trading partners? List them. (page 246) Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Europe (European Union)

6)  Who was the president that signed the proclamation that admitted Washington as the 42nd state? (page 175 or page 187) Benjamin Harrison

7)  Into how many counties is Washington divided? Hint: Whatcom County is one of them. (page D-20 or D-22) 39

8)  According to the index, what are the names of the mountains in Washington? (page I-10) Adams, Baker, Fuji, Olympus, Rainier, Saint Helens, Scenic, Shuksan, Stuart

9)  Washington has a bicameral legislature. What does that mean? (page 194 or G-2) It means Washington has both a House and Senate in our government (two legislative chambers).

10) What is a coniferous tree? (page G-3 or page 33, page 216 is not enough info.) a tree that produces cones, has needles instead of leaves, is usually tall with a straight trunk with a symmetrical branch pattern

11) What unit covers Washington’s government? (page iv) Unit IV (or 4)

12) When was Whatcom County made an official county? (page D-20) 1854

13) Are there more Washington parks and recreation areas east or west of the Cascade Mountain range? Why do you think there are more to the ______? (page 266) west/ explanations can include: closer to the ocean, milder summer temperatures (answers will vary but should be logical)

14) What country is to our north? What state is to the east of us and what state is to the south of us? (page 2) to our north = Canada, to our east = Idaho, to our south = Oregon

15) How many times can you find ‘Blaine’ in the textbook? (They need to have at least one.) (page D-21) on the map , (page 167) picture caption