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The Willamette Valley: Fertile Lowlands and Rivers
Analyze why the Willamette Valley's soil and river systems have supported dense human settlement from early times to today.
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Map Tools and Physical Regions of the Pacific Northwest
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Apply coordinate systems and elevation maps to explore the diverse physical landforms, climate zones, and natural regions across Oregon.
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Learning standards covered
4.7Oregon Social Studies Standards · All agesExplain the interactions between the Pacific Northwest physical systems and human systems, with a focus on Native Americans in that region.
4.8Oregon Social Studies Standards · All agesCompare and contrast varying patterns of settlements in Oregon, considering, past, present, and future trends.