Question 1

What innovative environmental policy did Oregon put into practice to limit and protect its natural environment from unbridled growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urban growth boundaries
B)  City limits
C)  Road tolls
D)  Wildlife conservation areas A

Question 2

The orographic rainfall on experienced on the western side of the Cascades is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

air rising and cooling as it passes over mountains

Question 3

Which of the following is a name for the Pacific Northwest that was coined my novelist Ernest Callenbach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecotopia
B)  Cascadia
C)  Pacifica
D)  Eutopia A

Question 4

Since 1843,the primary British base of operation in the Pacific Northwest was where?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fort Alexandria
B)  Fort Oregon
C)  Fort Vancouver
D)  Fort Victoria

Question 5

Which of the following best defines a rain shadow?

Accepted Answer

A)  The shadow on the moon that lets you know rain is coming.
B)  The dark streaks of rain failing from under a cloud when seen from a distance.Looks like a misty shadow.
C)  The lack of precipitation on the side of a mountainous area that faces away from prevailing winds
D)  The side of the mountain that gets a higher percentage of rain that faces toward the prevailing winds.

Question 6

The large agricultural valley in western Oregon,which was the primary destination for early settlers coming to the region via the Oregon Trail is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Frasier Valley
B)  The Santa Clara Valley
C)  The Willamette Valley
D)  The Central Valley

Question 7

The discovery that the climate of the Pacific Northwest has many similarities to that of northern France has led to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The discovery that the climate of the...

Question 8

What part of the world has become a major trading partner for the Pacific Northwest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Australia
B)  Asia
C)  Africa
D)  South America

Question 9

Most land in British Columbia and Alaska is too cold,rainy,or rugged for commercial farming,except for what region?

Accepted Answer

A)  Willamette Valley
B)  Fraser Valley
C)  Rogue Valley
D)  Columbia Valley

Question 10

What city,is associated with grunge rock and was originally founded as a logging center?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seattle
B)  Portland
C)  Victoria
D)  Vancouver

Question 11

Pikes Place Market in Seattle and Portland's Saturday Market are examples of the increasing importance of ________ to the economy of the Pacific Northwest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pikes Place Market in Seattle and Portland's...

Question 12

In the Pacific Northwest orographic precipitation usually occurs where?

Accepted Answer

A)  On the western side of mountain ranges
B)  On the eastern side of mountain ranges
C)  In valleys between mountain ranges
D)  Near the coast

Question 13

John and Samantha are planning a vacation in the Pacific Northwest.They decide they would like to visit Seattle and then Vancouver,British Columbia.Rather than renting a car,they decide to take the Clipper Ferry so they can do some whale watching on the way.During the ferry ride they will be traveling through what waterway?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Pacific Ocean
B)  The Inside Passage
C)  Willapa Bay
D)  Johnstone Straight

Question 14

Although lumbering,fishing,and manufacturing are still important parts of the economy of the Pacific Northwest,in recent decades ________ and ________ have become increasingly important.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although lumbering,fishing,and manufacturing are still important parts...

Question 15

The cities of Longview and Richland,in Washington,are unique because of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are both centers for the nuclear energy industry.
B)  They were both preplanned cities.
C)  They were both towns owned by private corporations.
D)  They are both owned and run by Native American tribes,while remaining part of the United States.

Question 16

What is the largest city in southeastern Alaska?

Accepted Answer

A)  Valdez
B)  Sitka
C)  Juneau
D)  Anchorage

Question 17

The first major wave of American settlement in Oregon's Willamette Valley was set into motion by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dawes Act
B)  Donation Land Claims Act
C)  Homestead Act
D)  Expulsion Act

Question 18

Many wealthy immigrants from Hong Kong began immigrating to Canada after 1997 because ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many wealthy immigrants from Hong Kong began...

Question 19

What city in the Pacific Northwest is known for its innovative environmental protections and livability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seattle
B)  Vancouver
C)  Portland
D)  Eugene

Question 20

The Pacific Northwest has become an increasingly popular destination for tourists.Describe three places you would visit on a trip to the region and what attractions you would visit or activities you would participate in.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Pacific Northwest has become an increasingly...

Exam 16: The Pacific Northwest