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100

What's the capital of Texas?

Austin

100

The Rio Grande River forms the border between what state and what country?

Texas and Mexico

100

This word means an important place that can be man-made, historical, or created by nature.

landmark

100

What are 4 industries that are commonly found in the Southwest region?

Fishing, Tourism, Farming, Ranching, Mining, Natural Gas & Oil

100

List at least four examples of the types of land that are found in the Southwest.

Mountains, Deserts, Canyons, Caverns, Mesas, Plateaus, Forests, Plains, and Beaches.

200

What's the capital of Arizona?

Phoenix

200

Where is the Colorado River?

In Texas and in Arizona

200

This word means materials found in the environment.

Natural resources

200

When did Spanish explorers arrive on the land known as the Southwest?

Early 1500s

200

What is the name of the super volcano that is found in New Mexico.

Valles Caldera

300

What's the capital of New Mexico?

Santa Fe

300

Name 2 Rivers in Texas

Brazos River

Colorado River

Rio Grande River

Red River

300

This word is Spanish for "conqueror."

Conquistador

300

The Pueblo people built unique buildings into rock ledges on the land of which states?

New Mexico and Arizona

300

What is a drought?

When there is not enough water in and on the land; It can last for months or years.

400

What's the capital of Oklahoma?

Oklahoma City

400

In which state is Big Bend National Park?

Texas

400
This word means unique buildings built into rock ledges.

pueblos

400

What are 5 Natural Resources found in the Southwest Region?

Oil, Metal, Minerals, Wind, Water, Sun

400

What is the climate of the Southwest Region?

It's hot and dry. There are powerful storms.

500

What is the postal code abbreviation for Arizona?

AZ

500

In which state is the Grand Canyon National Park?

Arizona

500

This word means when there is not enough water in and on land.

drought

500

What is a renewable resource?

One we won't run out of.

500

What is the difference between the climate in Texas and the climate in Arizona or New Mexico.

Texas - humid, hot, rainy, sunny

Arizona - hot, dry, cold, cool

New Mexico - hot, dry, cold, cool

Oklahoma - hot, cold, powerful storms

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