States
This state is closest to the Equator.
Hawaii
This is the largest mountain chain in the west.
Rocky Mountains
This city in Arizona has hot, dry weather--and it's the 6th largest city in the U.S.
Phoenix
These brown vegetables are grown in Idaho.
Potatoes
This is the capital of Texas.
Austin.
This state is home to the Grand Canyon.
Arizona
This is the highest peak in the U.S.
This happens when there is little or no rain for a long time.
Drought
This natural resource has the nickname "black gold."
Oil
This forest is made up of the fossilized remains of prehistoric trees.
Petrified Forest
This state is had a volcanic eruption in 1980.
Washington
This volcano in Hawaii erupted just last year--destroying over 700 homes!
Kilauea
An island in this state is the wettest place on earth--receiving almost 40 ft of rain per year!
Hawaii
People "rushed" out to California and Colorado around 1848 when this was discovered.
Gold
This food item often acts as a wrapper or bread in Southwestern cooking.
Tortilla
This state is farthest from the equator.
Alaska
This river created the Grand Canyon millions of years ago via erosion.
Colorado River
This type of sushi made with avocado, rice and seaweed was created in Los Angeles.
California Roll
This natural resource is mostly used in wire or coins, such as the penny.
Copper
This old volcano was designated America's first national monument in 1906.
Devil's Tower
This state is home to the Central Valley--where more than 150 fruits and veggies are grown.
California
This is the hottest, driest, and lowest place in the U.S.
Death Valley
This famous dog sled race begins in Anchorage and ends in Nome.
Iditarod
This is a large pipe or canal that moves water over a long distance.
Aqueduct
This "magical" place opened in Anaheim, CA in 1955.