Review Questions on the U.S. Mountain West and Pacific West Regions

What are the eight states in the Mountain West region?

Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico

What two states in the Mountain West region are in the Southwest subregion?

Arizona, New Mexico

What geographical features are found in the Mountain West?

Some of the highest mountain peaks and all major deserts in North America

What is the eastern section of the Mountain West known as?

The high plains

What climate does the northern part of the Mountain West have?

Steppe climate

What jobs are very popular in the Mountain West area?

Ranching

What are the judged events at a rodeo?

Saddle bronc riding, bull riding

What are the timed events at a rodeo?

Calf roping, steer roping, team roping

Name one large animal meat from the Mountain West.

Buffalo

Name one bird meat from the Mountain West.

Quail

Name one popular fish dish from the Mountain West.

Trout

What is a Denver omelette?

An omelette filled with diced ham, onion, and green peppers

How is Southwestern Cuisine different from Mexican food?

Uses larger cuts of meat and different types of chili peppers

List the three types of terrain found in the Pacific West.

Mountains, valleys, coastal areas

What climate does the northern part of the Pacific West have?

Marine west coast climate

What climate do California's coastal regions and Central Valley have?

Mediterranean climate

What climate does Southeastern California have?

Desert climate

What is the name of the fault line that causes earthquakes in California?

San Andreas Fault line

Which political party does the Pacific West region tend to vote for?

Democratic

Which political party does the Mountain West region tend to vote for?

Republican

Which areas of California attract many young people in the Aerospace Engineering field?

San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara

What is the name of the part of the San Francisco Bay Area where many computer technology companies are located?

Silicon Valley

List a fact that proves that education is emphasized in the Pacific West Region.

Many top-notch colleges and universities

What three groups make up most of the population of the Pacific West?

Caucasian, Mexican, Chinese

List one characteristic of a 'West Coast Attitude'.

Slower pace, laid back

What two cultures influence much of the foods of the Pacific West?

Mexican & Asian

Name one of the popular foods of the Pacific West.

California Burger

List three things on a California burger.

Mayo, avocado, onion