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WGU D106 Survey of PNW History for Educators Questions & Answers Which mountain range contains the active volcanoes Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens? - Cascade Mountain Range Which region makes up the inland portion of the Pacific Northwest, east of the Cascade Mountain Range? -Columbia Plateau True or False? In 1911, the amount of salmon and steelhead caught in the Columbia River amounted to 20 million pounds, which was the highest yield of all time. -False. In 1911 the amount of salmon and steelhead caught was around 47 million pounds. This is the highest recorded yield. Which unique characteristic of the flora in the Pacific Northwest helped create the valuable timber industry in the region? -Large coniferous forests How do salmon act as important contributors to the entire ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest? - They die in the streams where they spawn, and their decomposing carcasses return nutrients to the flora and fauna of the region. What is a cause of wet climate conditions in the coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest? - Proximity to the Pacific Ocean Which periodic event has historically been the reason for celebrations of the renewal of life among many Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest? -The yearly return of the salmon to the rivers and streams where they spawn True/False In the Pacific Northwest, the climate is very different on the west side of the Cascade Mountain Range than it is on the east side of the Cascade Mountain Range. -True. The climate east of the Cascades is markedly different, having a continental climate of cold, snowy winters and warm, dry summers. The climate west of the Cascades is marked by mild winters, and rainfall is frequent and at times heavy. Snowfall is rare west of the Cascades except at the higher elevations of the mountains and along the Olympic and Coast Ranges. What is a common climate condition of the Pacific Northwest between the coastal area and west of the Cascade Mountains? -Frequent precipitation of rain year-round and wet snow during winter True/False The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region. -True. The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region. Its main stem is 1,249 miles long.