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The most widely distributed carnivore in the New World
What is the mountain lion?
The deepest canyon in the United States is the Grand Canyon
False; Hells Canyon
Missionary to the Cayuse who was martyred for Christ
Who was Marcus Whitman?
Indian tribe who lives near the bottom of the Grand Canyon
Who were the Havasupais?
Longest mountain chain on the earth
What is the Cordilleran Chain?
The poisonous lizard found in the North American Desert
What is the gila monster?
The highest peak in the Rockies is Mount McKinley
False; Mount Elbert
Famous Shoshone who guided Lewis and Clark on their expedition
Who was Sacagawea?
Indian tribe who is famous for its skill in weaving rugs
Who were the Navajos?
Largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America
What is the Columbia River?
A relative of the antelope that has hooves like suction cups
What is the mountain goat?
The deepest lake in the United States is Lake Superior
False; Crater Lake
Famous Apache who resisted the settlement of the Southwest until he surrendered and was exiled to Fort Pickens in Pensacola, Florida
Who was Geronimo?
Peaceful group of Indians who were farmers and had the rule, "everything in moderation, no excess, no waste"
Who were the Pueblos?
What is Yellowstone Lake?
The world's oldest known living tree
What is the bristlecone pine?
The largest desert area in North America is the Great Basin Desert
True
Indian tribe who lived in multi-room houses cut into solid rock
Who were the Pueblos?
Indian tribe who became famous as breeders of appaloosa horses
Who were the Nez Perces?
Largest saltwater lake in North America
What is the Great Salt Lake?
The most widespread cactus
What is the prickly pear?
The highest waterfall in North America is Yosemite Falls
True
Most famous leader of the Nez Perce
Who was Chief Joseph?
Largest canyon in the world
What is the Grand Canyon?
Most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park
What is the Old Faithful?