Long Ago
The long trips to herd cattle and transport them to the railroads were called...
cattle drives
What caused the formation of the Grand Canyon?
Erosion
Much of the Southwest is desert, so it has a hot, dry
climate with very little ________.
rain
Because many kinds of ______ _______ are grown in the Southwest, many of the foods served there are spicy.
chili peppers or hot peppers
What is the capital of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City
The terrible battle fought in 1836 in San Antonio, Texas was called
The Alamo
Small, flat-topped hills found in the southwest
are called ...
Mesas
Over time, plants, animals, and people have all adapted to living in this dry land. What does adapt mean?
To adapt means to change in order to survive.
More ________-________ people live in the Southwest than in any other region of the United States.
Native American
What is the capital of New Mexico?
Santa Fe
Houston
The Rio Grande forms the border between Texas
and ...
Mexico
What two things made it possible to live in Phoenix?
Two things made it possible to live in the desert-air conditioners and automobiles.
The most popular slow- cooked dish is ______.
Chili
What is the capital of Arizona?
Phoenix
The cattle in Texas were called...
Longhorns
__________Space Center is in charge of NASA's human spaceflight program.
Johnson
When it doesn't rain for a long time, a drought can occur. What is a drought?
A drought is a period of little or no rain.
The _____ Reservation is the home of the biggest Native American tribe.
The Navajo Reservation
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
Why did cowboys brand their cattle?
To show ownership and so they wouldn't get mixed up.
When you go into the ________ Forest, it's not like walking into a normal forest. It is more like walking into the desert.
Petrified
Why do people like to visit the Southwest region?
There are not many changes in the weather and it is sunny and warm most of the time, so people like to visit the region.
What caused the war between Mexico and the United States?
In 1845, Texas decided to split off from Mexico and join the United States. This caused a war between Mexico and the United States over who owned the land. That is why parts of Spanish and Mexican culture are still seen in the region.
Name 3 major cities in Texas
Dallas, Houston, Austin