Test your knowledge of the stunning Pacific Northwest! From breathtaking landscapes to vibrant cities, this quiz covers everything you need to know about this amazing region.
1. Which body of water forms the western boundary of the Pacific Northwest coast?
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
2. Which major mountain range extends from northern California through Oregon and Washington?
Olympic
Sierras
Rockies
Cascades
3. Which National Park in the Pacific Northwest is recognized as a World Heritage Site?
Crater Lake NP
North Cascades NP
Mount Rainier NP
Olympic National Park
4. Which natural resource was most valuable to Northwest Coast Indians?
Cedar
Buffalo
Salmon
Seal
5. Which of these is a lesser-known carnivore native primarily to the Pacific Northwest forests?
Gray Wolf
Grizzly Bear
Pacific Fisher
Mountain Lion
6. What is the average annual rainfall in the wettest parts of the Pacific Northwest?
160-200 inches
30-60 inches
120-160 inches
100-120 inches
7. Which indigenous culture area stretches to northwestern California?
Great Basin
Great Plains
Northwest Coast
Southwest
8. Which area is not located in the Pacific Northwest?
Columbia River Gorge
Olympic
Shasta-Trinity
Mount Hood
9. What practice involves formal instruction for children in the Northwest Coast culture?
Ritual Dances
Mentorship
Casual Teaching
Formal Teaching
10. When did significant European contact and ensuing epidemics first affect the Northwest Coast tribes?
