Welcome to the Columbia Plateau, Washington State
By Andrew, James, Nina, and Raevyn
The Columbia Plateau takes up about one quarter of the entire state of Washington. It is the biggest region in the state. It is located in the southeast corner of Washington.
Where is the Columbia Plateau?
What Does The Plateau Look Like?
The Columbia Plateau is made up of mostly basalt rock with rivers breaking it up and flowing through it. If you were to drive through the plateau you would most likely see dry grass and basalt rocks. You may even see small bodies of water and you might even see the Columbia. There are not many wild trees or plants in the plateau.
The climate in the plateau is very dry. In fact, it is the driest region in all of Washington State. The precipitation ranges from 0-20 inches.
The Columbia Plateau Climate
Columbia Plateau Agriculture
The Columbia Plateau has the richest farmland in Washington, but it is the driest region so it is artificially watered. They use irrigation from the Columbia River to water most of the farmland. In the Columbia plateau they grow apples, wheat, pumpkins, pears, grass for hay, cherries, potatoes, hops, corn, spearmint, peppermint, grapes for wine, asparagus, and onions. For livestock they raise cows for milk, cows for meat, sheep for wool, chicken for meat, chicken for eggs, pigs, and horses for riding.
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