Land and Water
Name two states in the Southwest region.
Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma
A word that describes the Southwest region climate.
hot, dry, mild, sunny, warm
Two valuable minerals found in the Southwest deserts.
gold, iron, copper, silver
The most famous landmark in the Southwest region.
The Grand Canyon
An important ingredient in Southwest cooking used to make nachos, tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and burritos.
tortillas
What type of land covers most of the Southwest region?
A. forest
B. swamps
C. desert
D. grassy plains
desert
When is doesn't rain for a long time, it is called a _________.
drought
The most important natural resource in the Southwest region (nicknames "black gold").
oil
The Petrified Forest is most like a:
A. forest
B. desert
C. swamp
D. grassy plain
desert
Many Southwest foods are ________.
A. mild
B. spicy
C. cold
D. sweet
spicy
Which is NOT a landform common in the Southwest region?
A. plains
B. mountains
C. canyons
D. plateaus
mountains
Forests can't grow in the Southwest region because there is not enough _______.
rain
A type of factory that separates crude oil into parts like gasoline and heating oil.
a refinery
The place where NASA astronauts live and train.
Johnson Space Center
A Native American tribe that live in the Southwest region.
Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Apache
Name the two major rivers in the Southwest region.
Colorado River and Rio Grande River
Most desert animals hunt at night to stay cool. They are _________.
Nocturnal
In the Southwest, there are many large pipes or canals called ________ that move water from lakes and rivers to farms and cities.
aqueducts
A group of over 80 caves that is a popular tourist destination.
Carlsbad Caverns
A language (besides English) that many people in the Southwest speak.
spanish
The lake behind the Hoover Dam that provides water for many of the people in the Southwest region.
Lake Mead
An invention that made it possible for people to live in the Southwest (desert).
air conditioning, automobile
One kind of ranch that is common in the Southwest region.
cattle, sheep
The river that formed and flows through the Grand Canyon.
The Colorado River
A culture that has a large influence on Southwest culture.
Spanish, Mexican, Native American