cascade range

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cascade range

The Cascade Range rises above a forested valley.

Definition

Proper noun A major mountain range in the northwestern United States, extending from northern California through Oregon and Washington into British Columbia, Canada. It forms a segment of the larger Pacific Coast Ranges and is characterized by a chain of prominent, often snow-capped stratovolcanoes.

Usage

The term "Cascade Range" is used as a singular, proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic feature. It is often preceded by the definite article "the."

Examples
  • The Cascade Range creates a significant rain shadow, making eastern Washington much drier than the western part of the state.
  • Mount Rainier, the tallest peak in the Cascade Range, is an active volcano.
  • Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail involves traversing the entire length of the Cascade Range.
Advanced Usage
  • The range is volcanically active, forming part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. This geologic context is central to its identity.
  • The term is used in climatology and ecology to describe the "Cascade Range ecoregion," which has distinct flora and fauna.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Cascades: A common shortened name for the Cascade Range.
    • We went skiing in the Cascades last winter.
  • Cascade Mountains: A less common but acceptable variant.
  • Cascade Volcanic Arc: A more technical term emphasizing the range's volcanic origin.
Synonyms
  • (No direct synonyms as it is a proper noun referring to a unique geographic entity. Related terms include "mountain range" or "cordillera," but these are general categories, not synonyms.)
Related Phrases
  • Cascade Range rain shadow: A meteorological phenomenon where the mountains block moist air, creating arid conditions on the leeward (eastern) side.
  • High Cascades: Refers to the younger, higher volcanic peaks within the broader range.
Notes
  • While the reference context notes it as "a part of the Coast Range," modern geographic classification often distinguishes the Cascade Range as a separate, parallel system to the Coast Ranges, though both are part of the larger Pacific Mountain System.
cascade range

The Cascade Range rises above a forested valley.

Noun
  1. a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range

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