Washington (state)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/washington-state

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Washington (state)?Pacific Northwest region of the United States, bordering Canada
2. How many people live in Washington (state)?Approximately 7.7 million (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Washington (state)?71,362 square miles (184,830 km2), making it the 18th largest state
4. What is the capital of Washington (state)?Olympia
5. How high is Washington (state)?Mount Rainier, an active stratovolcano, at 14,411 feet (4,392 meters)
6. What is the largest city?Seattle

Puget Sound: A large, complex system of inlets, islands, and bays on the Pacific coast of Washington.
Temperate Rainforest: A biome characterized by high rainfall and moderate temperatures, supporting dense evergreen forests.
Stratovolcano: A tall, conical volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and rock debris.
Indigenous Peoples: The original inhabitants of a region, with distinct cultures and histories predating European colonization.