Political Economy
The political economy is defined as.
What Is:
- The set of economic and political institutions governing the production, distribution, and consumptions of goods and services (or some variation, key words being political and economic).
This religion dominates the Utah region of the Intermontane West.
What Is:
- MormonismThe two countries the Intermontane West encompasses.
What are:
- United States of America
- Canada
The three most important sectors of the political economy in the Intermontane West.
What Are:
- Primary
- Tertiary
- Quaternary
The first settlers (excluding, unfortunately, Native Americans) in this region were of this descent.
(100 Bonus Points: Name which region/country these settlers came from.)
What is:
- Spanish descent.
(Bonus Points Answer: Mexico)
This type of flood in occurs in the desert areas in the region because of heavy rainfall.
What is:
Flash flood
The three most mined minerals within the primary sector.
(100 Bonus Points: Which of the three is most valuable?)
What Are:
- Gold
- Silver
- Copper (Most valuable when total production and excavation rates are factored)
Name two of the most predominant Native American tribes within the Intermontane West.
What Are:
- Nez Perce
- Apachi
- Hopi
- Shoshoni
- Ute
- Bannock
- Paiute
- Goshute
Name two of the most prominent landmarks within the United States Intermontane West.
(100 Bonus Points: List all 4 covered during lecture)
What are:
- Death Valley
- Colorado Plateau
- Grand Canyon
- Zion National Park
Farming in the Intermontane West has been somewhat difficult due to the arid environment and relative lack of water. This is the concept, first populated by Native Americans who relied heavily on agricultural practices in the region, used to retrieve water from the major riverways for farming purposes.
What is:
- Irrigated Farming
What is:
- Polygamy
The biggest environmental concern in the Intermontane West.
What is:
- Natural Resource Management
The largest urban area and heart of the tertiary sector within the Intermontane West.
What is:
- Las Vegas, Nevada (Gambling city, a perfect example of the border effect).
Toughest Question! Mormons utilized this style of housing that brought streets lined with irrigation ditches, property lines, and a more symmetrical "cityish" style.
What is:
- The Greek Revival Style
The climate in this region is general controlled by this concept.
What is:
- Elevation differences