Chapter 16: The North Pacific Coast

In Chapter 16 we learn about the North Pacific Coast and according to the book the physical geography is defined by rugged terrain and a wet climate with moderate seasonal temperatures. The agriculture is very important in this area and some crop production contain of apples, strawberries, grapes, etc. Seattle is the largest city along the North Pacific Coast and a lodging center and British Colombia is easily the largest lumber producer in Canada. British Colombia supplies about 54% of all timber harvested in that county. Nevada isn't considered in the North Pacific Coast and is in The Empty Interior and the mountain ranges are dramatic.