USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

NATIVE AMERICANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What land forms were in the Northwest Coast?
A
plains, desert,
B
oceans, mountains, forests, coasts
C
cliffs, desert,
D
islands, bays,
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Northwest Coast, as you can tell from the name, has very coastal land. It contains a variety of other landforms, such as mountains, plateaus, valleys, wide beaches and a few plains. It is rugged, with thick undergrowth and many forests.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prominent landforms: lava plateau; stream valleys; calderas The region also has a lot of volcanic rocks that are light-colored, including rhyolite and ash flow tuff.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Pacific Northwest is also characterized by an abundance of mountain ranges, including the Coast Mountains, the Cascades Range, and the Blue Mountains . Most of the National Forests in the Region blanket these mountains, providing a stunning backdrop for nearby communities .

Detailed explanation-4: -The term Northwest Coast or North West Coast is used in anthropology to refer to the groups of Indigenous people residing along the coast of what is now called British Columbia, Washington State, parts of Alaska, Oregon, and Northern California. The term Pacific Northwest is largely used in the American context.

Detailed explanation-5: -The overall environment of the Northwest Coast First Nations include rugged coastline, wide and narrow beaches, deep fjords, mountains, islands, forests, and inland rivers and lakes.

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