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100
Why is the Grand Canyon still changing?
erosion
100
What is a desert?
An area that gets little rainfall. It is usually very hot.
100
What Southwest state is the largest?
Texas
100
What is the abbreviation for Arizona?
AZ
100
What is one reason you would want to visit the Grand Canyon?
tour, wildlife, trails, admire the beauty
200
What river helped to create the Grand Canyon?
Colorado River
200
True or False: The Southwest does not have a varied climate.
false
200
What southwest state is located between Texas and Arizona?
New Mexico
200
What is the Capital of Arizona?
Phoenix
200
Give one technology industry found in the Southwest.
*aircraft and missile manufacturing *space industry *computers and radio production
300
What is one thing a tourist can do in the Grand Canyon?
hike, tour, white water raft, look at wildlife
300
What has long roots, ribbed trunk and branches, and stores water to help it survive in the desert?
saguaro cactus
300
What Southwest state has laboratories that develop resources and study nuclear energy?
New Mexico
300
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
300
Name one Native American Tribe found in the Southwest.
Navajo, Zuni, Apache, Hopi
400
What major river forms part of the border between Mexico and Texas?
Rio Grande
400
How would a saguaro cactus help wildlife in the desert?
provides shelter
400
What Southwest state is north of Texas?
Oklahoma
400
What is the abbreviation for Oklahoma?
OK
400
What is the name of the place in New Mexico protected by the government, where it is thought they study aliens?
Area 51
500
Name one of the major landforms found in the Southwest.
canyon, plateau, butte, mesa, river
500
What is the climate like in the Southwest?
arid, windy, hot, dry
500
How many states are in the Southwest region?
4
500
What is the capital of New Mexico?
Santa Fe
500
What is the most common natural resource found in the Southwest?
Oil