Types of Maps Worksheet | PDF | Washington (State) | Map - Free Printable

Let’s go through each question one by one using the maps provided.

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Question 1: Using the physical map, name one lake in Washington.

Looking at the Physical Map (top left), we can see bodies of water labeled as lakes. One clear example is Lake Chelan, which is shown in the central part of the state. Another option could be Okanogan Lake or Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake — but since the question asks for just one, we’ll pick the most obvious and clearly labeled one.

✔ Answer: Lake Chelan

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Question 2: Using the political map, write the name of Washington’s capital.

On the Political Map (bottom left), look for a star symbol — that usually marks the capital city. You’ll see a red star near the bottom center of the state, next to the label “OLYMPIA”. That’s the capital.

✔ Answer: Olympia

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Question 3: Using the climate map, name which side of Washington (East or West) gets more inches of precipitation (rain).

The Climate Map (top right) uses colors to show rainfall. The legend on the right shows darker green = more rain, yellow/orange = less rain. The western side of Washington (near the Pacific Ocean) is dark green — meaning it gets a lot of rain. The eastern side is mostly yellow and orange — meaning much less rain.

So, the West side gets more precipitation.

✔ Answer: West

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Question 4: Using the political map, write the name of the county we live in. (counties are the colored areas)

This question depends on where *you* live — but since this is a general worksheet and no specific location is given, we can’t know your exact county. However, if you’re doing this in class, your teacher probably expects you to find your own county on the map.

But wait — maybe there’s a trick? Look again at the Political Map. At the very bottom, under the map, it says “WASHINGTON” with an arrow pointing to a small area — that might be indicating the student’s home county? Actually, no — that’s just labeling the state.

Since this is a generic worksheet and no personal info is given, perhaps the intent is for students to identify their own county. But since I don’t know where you live, I can’t give a real answer here.

However — looking back at the map, sometimes worksheets like this assume you’re in a major county. For example, if you’re in Seattle, you’d say “King County”. If you’re in Spokane, “Spokane County”.

But since we must provide an answer, and the map doesn’t specify, let’s assume the most common case for educational purposes — many schools use King County as an example because Seattle is the largest city.

⚠️ Important note: In reality, you should look at the map and find the county where your school or home is located. But for now, we’ll use:

✔ Answer: King County *(example — replace with your actual county)*

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Final Answer:
1. Lake Chelan
2. Olympia
3. West
4. King County *(replace with your actual county based on the political map)*