E#1 Economic

Benchmark 2-E:

analyze and evaluate how economic, political, cultural and social processes interact to shape patterns of human populations and their interdependence, cooperation and conflict:

E#1 Standards with Specifications:

Analyze the factors influencing economic activities (e.g., mining, ranching, agriculture, tribal gaming, tourism, high tech) that have resulted in New Mexico’s population growth;

Specifications:

● Identify economic and industrial activities in different geographic areas of the state

● Analyze information found on charts or graphs

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Sample Question

According to the chart, which New Mexico industry has the largest percentage of employees?

A. Accommodation and Food Service

B. Public Administration

C. Management of Companies and Enterprises

D. Health Care and Social Assistance*