2007-01-11 15:25:50 · 9 answers · asked by patsrule 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
According to Encyclopedia Britanica, it is because "this region encompasses the coast of the Pacific Ocean".
Typically a region is given it's name because of a major physical feature of the world that it borders or is identified by. As to how the Pacific Ocean received it's name, that's a different question.
2007-01-12 07:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by An Oregon Nut 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it borders the Pacific Ocean.
2007-01-12 00:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by The Prince 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have got to be kidding! Look at any U.S. map and it is clear that the first for stated are on the Pacific Coast, and Hawaii is totally surrounded by water. It's the PACIFIC.
By the way, it's "Why are...." not "Why is..."
2007-01-12 00:27:02 · answer #3 · answered by intrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because its near the Pacific ocean
2007-01-11 23:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by DeepBlue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hellooooooo!!!!!!!! They are all on the Pacific coast or the Pacific ocean line!!!Geography will give you the knowledge-grab a book !!!!
2007-01-11 23:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by dodlydink 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe its cause of the pacific ocean touches them
2007-01-13 07:20:34 · answer #6 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because we live close to the pacific ocean.
2007-01-12 02:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jmusic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probabally because they are right next to the pacific ocean
2007-01-11 23:31:50 · answer #8 · answered by Bighorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to be a *****, but are you serious? it's more than likely because, it's a region and it's along the pacific...
2007-01-11 23:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by Southern Girl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋