Capitals
important places or objects that can be
natural or man- made
One of the world’s oldest cave systems. These underground limestone caves are sometimes called the 8th wonder of the world.
a major plateau in this region, is a large flat area of land that is higher than the other areas of land that surround it.
_____ which is one of the most important resources found in this region, is used for fuel. Texas and Oklahoma are two of the largest producers of ____.
natural features of the Earth’s surface
NASA’s center for astronaut training, research, and flight control. This is also the home of Mission Control, which directs all space shuttle missions
this was created by the powerful Colorado River, has steep layers of colored, rocky walls.
The SW area is also known for its _____ and ______ranches which provide beef to states located throughout the US. They even supply meat to other countries as well.
what are: cattle and sheep
the average pattern of weather for a particular region
A national park that contains the most spectacular
collection of petrified wood ever discovered. Logs, stumps, and chunks of crystal can be found around the ground in this forest
This river forms a border between Texas and Mexico. It is an important river in the Southwest region because it brings this dry area much needed water for crops and wildlife
The Southwest has a hot, dry climate with very little ____.
materials found in nature that people use
Because most of the land is made up of deserts, one of the biggest problems faced is a....
Because most of this region is desert and experiences very little _____, plants and animals that live in this area have found ways to ______, or survive such harsh weather.
plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular area
Two important deserts found in this region are :
what are the : Sojave and Sonaran Deserts.
Many foods in the Southwest are made with ________ and _______. This is due to the Mexican influence and Spanish speaking peoples neighboring.