Does Texas and Oklahoma have industries that rely on land? If so, name some.
Yes, ranching and farming.
100
Define aerospace.
Aerospace is the building of aircraft and equipment for air and space travel.
100
What made people want to come live in such a hot place like New Mexico? Give a specific example.
Artists like, Georgia O'Keeffe that lived in New Mexico drew pictures that represented the beautiful natural landscapes of that region.
100
What is the largest city in Arizona?
Albuquerque.
100
Who was Mae C. Jemison and what makes her so special?
She was a former NASA astronaut. She was the first African American woman to travel to space.
200
True or False?
Oklahoma is the nation's leading beef producer.
False, Texas is the nations leading beef producer. Oklahoma is one of the top 5 beef producing states.
200
Define crude oil. Tell me how crude oil and refinery are correlated.
Crude oil is natural oil. Crude oil is pumped to the surface and taken to refineries to make products like gasoline.
200
What is one popular tourist site in New Mexico?
Carlsbad Caverns.
200
Why is Arizona considered apart of the Sun Belt?
It is apart of the south/southwest region where there is warm temperature climate with extended summers and mild winters.
200
Who was Wilma Mankiller?
She was the chief of the ________.
300
Where do most Texans and Oklahomans live and work?
They live in cities and work in service and manufacturing industries.
300
Define observatory. Give me one example of an observatory.
Arizona: Kitt Peak National Observatory
New Mexico: Los Alamos Laboratory or Sandia Laboratory.
300
Where do most people in New Mexico work?
Most people work in tourism, manufacturing, and technology.
300
Name one of the industires in Arizona?
Ranching.
Farming.
Mining.
300
Who was John Wesley Powell?
He was the first to explore the Grand Canyon.
400
What are the different types of populations in Texas and Oklahoma? Please be specific.
Oklahoma: African Americans, European Americans, Native Americans
Texas: European Americans, Vietnam immigrants, Hispanics, Native Americans
400
Define xeriscape. Why was this important?
Xeriscape is a landscape method that saves water. This was important because this would allow people to use less water in the yards since desert plants required very little water.
400
What do the manufacturing industries make in New Mexico?
High-tech electronic equipment.
400
What made it possible for more people to live in Arizona?
The introduction of air-conditioning.
400
What are some ways that people in Arizona and New Mexico can conserve water? List at least 3.
Regulate use of water through laws.
Xeriscape.
Greenhouse for crops.
Drilled deeper wells into aquifiers.
500
Why do you think there are so many Native Americans in the Southwest?
The Untied States government forced Native Americans from all over the nation to move to the Indian Territory. (Oklahoma)
500
Define evaporation. Why could this be a problem?
Evaporation is the process in which the sun's heat turns liquid water into its gas form. This could lead to a scarcity of water in very hot regions, like Arizona and New Mexico.
500
True of False?
Mexico is the only fastest growing state.
False, so is Arizona.
500
What is the biggest challenge for the citizens living in Arizona?
Scarcity of water.
500
Which city has the most oil refineries in the United States?