2. Location
Relative: The relative location of Washington
is north of Oregon, west of Idaho, east of
the Pacific Ocean, and south of Canada.
Absolute: The absolute location for Seattle
Washington is 48 degrees north and 122
degrees west.
3. Regions
Area codes: The area codes for Washington
are 206, 253, 360, 425, 509.
Zip codes: The zip codes for Washington are
98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105.
Region: Washington is in the pacific
northwest region.
4. Place
Landmarks: Some landmarks in Washington
are Mt. Rainer and Mt.Saint Helen.
Landforms: Some landforms in Washington
are Olympic National Forest and San Juan
Island National Park.
Tradition: The northwest flower and garden
show are traditions in Washington.
Climate: The average climate in Washington is 40-51
degrees in the winter. Mild and humid in the summer.
They also have long lasting drizzles.
5. Movement
Transportation: In Washington most people take either
trains, buses, or cars. Some cars and buses drive
on interstates 90 and 5.
Exports: The main exports in Washington are soybeans,
wheat, corn, oil, silicon, apples, and potatoes.
Agriculture: Farmers in Washington produce over 300
crops each year. It is the most productive growing
region in the world.
6. Human/Environment Interaction
Adapt: In Washington people adapt to the l rain and floods
they get by building their houses on stilts.
Modify: Washington modified their land by building the
George Washington Memorial Bridge and building the
Horn Rapids Dam.
Depend: They depend on Lake Wenatchee for year round
recreation and drinking water. Also the fields to grow soy
beans, wheat, and corn their exports.
