West Region: Economy

1. Fishing is important to many state and local economies along the Pacific Ocean. 2. Name a sea creature that is caught in this area: 3. There are also many ports along the Pacific coast that are important to the economy. 4. Ships full of food or products dock at the ports. This access allows the United States to easily trade goods with other countries. 5. Give one example of something that each of these states produce: Alaska Washington Idaho California Hawaii 6. Ranchers in rural areas raise cattle, horses, and hogs. 7. Timber is also a large industry that employs many people living in rural areas. 8. Name one other important industry in the region: (Look at the last paragraph)