The History
What were pueblos?
buildings that were usually built on steep rocks or mesas. They were several stories tall and had many rooms.
Describe the general climate of the Southwest.
Lots of desert, hot and dry climate, doesn't get a lot of precipitation, can have powerful storms such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
Where are mountains found in the Southwest?
in all 4 states in the region
List 5 natural resources found in the Southwest.
oil, copper, minerals, wind, water, sun
Santa Fe is the capital of which state?
New Mexico
What happened after the Unites States won the Mexican-American War?
Mexico gave up its northern lands which became the American Southwest and California.
What is a flash flood?
so much rain falls in a short amount of time that the dry land can't absorb it fast enough. The water can easily cover roads and carry cars away.
What is the difference between a mesa and a plateau?
a mesa is a medium-sized flat topped hill or mountain, and a plateau is a large flat topped hill or mountain
Describe a Southwestern landmark.
Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Navajo National Monument
Name the capital of Arizona.
Phoenix
What were pueblos made out of?
adobe
What is Tornado Alley?
An area that gets many tornadoes every year.
What types of livestock do the Southwestern ranchers raise and sell?
cattle, horses, sheep, and goats
Who was the Hoover Dam named after?
President Herbert Hoover
Name the capital of Texas.
Austin
What two things caused Native Americans to die when the Spanish arrived?
disease and violence
Which state in the Southwest would most likely have a hurricane? Why?
Texas.. it is on the coast next to a body of water
What is a particularly important part of the economies in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico?
oil mines and natural gas production
What are the three types of landmarks?
man-made, created in nature, historical location
Name the capital of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City
What is the name of the deal made by the United States that caused Oklahoma to become part of the US?
The Louisiana Purchase
What is precipitation?
Rain or snow
Name one industry found in the Southwest.
Fishing, tourism, mining, agriculture, oil production
Where is the Hoover Dam located?
Arizona/Nevada border
In which state is the Grand Canyon located?
Arizona