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What's the capital of Texas?
Austin
The Rio Grande River forms the border between what state and what country?
Texas and Mexico
This word means an important place that can be man-made, historical, or created by nature.
landmark
What are 4 industries that are commonly found in the Southwest region?
Fishing, Tourism, Farming, Ranching, Mining, Natural Gas & Oil
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.
What's the capital of Arizona?
Phoenix
Where is the Colorado River?
In Texas and in Arizona
This word means materials found in the environment.
Natural resources
When did Spanish explorers arrive on the land known as the Southwest?
Early 1500s
What is the name of the super volcano that is found in New Mexico.
Valles Caldera
What's the capital of New Mexico?
Santa Fe
Name 2 Rivers in Texas
Brazos River
Colorado River
Rio Grande River
Red River
This word is Spanish for "conqueror."
Conquistador
The Pueblo people built unique buildings into rock ledges on the land of which states?
New Mexico and Arizona
What is a drought?
When there is not enough water in and on the land; It can last for months or years.
What's the capital of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City
In which state is Big Bend National Park?
Texas
pueblos
What are 5 Natural Resources found in the Southwest Region?
Oil, Metal, Minerals, Wind, Water, Sun
What is the climate of the Southwest Region?
It's hot and dry. There are powerful storms.
What is the postal code abbreviation for Arizona?
AZ
In which state is the Grand Canyon National Park?
Arizona
This word means when there is not enough water in and on land.
drought
What is a renewable resource?
One we won't run out of.
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