Lesson Two- To Whom Does the Pacific NW Belong?

What symbol has increasingly become a powerful regional identity for the Pacific Northwest, contrasting Californians?

• Eagle

• Bear

• Salmon

• Deer

According to the text, why do salmon have a significant role in the Pacific Northwest?

• They are a new species in the area

• They help in economic development

• They bind the region by crossing territorial lines

• They are the primary food source

What common claim do halves of the Northwest have over salmon?

• Fishing rights

• Cultural significance

• Common clan divisions

• Common landscape features

What has the artwork of salmon come to symbolize in terms of community relations?

• Conflict between different states

• Cooperation between Indians and non-Indians

• Economic disparity

• Political power struggles

Who is the author of "The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest" mentioned in the text?

• Tony Hunt

• Timothy Egan

• Vincent Rickard

• Edwin Hall

What does Will Stelle suggest is central to the identity of the Pacific Northwest?

• The technology industry

• The salmon runs

• The mountainous landscapes

• The urban development

According to the text, what is a potential consequence if the wild runs of Pacific salmon disappear?

• Increased tourism

• Economic growth

• The region may lose a part of its distinctiveness

• Improved urban planning

What is implied as a reason for the complexity of saving the salmon in the Pacific Northwest?

• The clear economic benefits

• The unanimous support from locals

• The intertwined political and economic factors

• The lack of public interest

What action by the federal government has heightened the region's anxiety about preserving salmon?

• Promotion of fishing industries

• Listing Chinook salmon in the endangered species list

• Deregulation of marine activities

• Increased federal funding

What is the main concern of Washington state regarding federal intervention in salmon preservation?

• Overfishing by federal agencies

• The imposition of a federal plan insensitive to local needs

• Lack of funding for conservation

• Privatization of natural resources