The Pacific Northwest of the U

question 23

Multiple Choice

The Pacific Northwest of the U.S.and the Gulf Coast of Texas have which of these economic characteristics in common?

• A)Both are areas with historically rich agricultural economies that have been eliminated due to environmental concerns.
• B)Both have substantial problems with new immigrants flooding the labor market.
• C)Both have very stable economies due to their rich natural resources and strong extractive industries.
• D)Both rely heavily on a single extractive industry, leaving them vulnerable to economic downturns.
• E)These two areas have nothing in common.

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