Gr.5 SS Chapter 8

Multiple Choice

Which states make up the Southwest region?

• California, Oregon, Washington
• Florida, Georgia, South Carolina
• Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada

Multiple Choice

What is the second largest state in the United States by size?

• Texas
• Florida
• California

Multiple Choice

What is a ranch?

• A type of restaurant serving steak.

• A small garden for growing vegetables.

• A large land area for raising livestock.

Multiple Choice

What is an oil-rich area where equipment is set up to remove the oil from the ground?

• oil field
• cattle field

• Corn field

Multiple Choice

Which river forms part of the border between Texas and Oklahoma?

• Red River
• Arkansas River
• Rio Grande

Multiple Choice

What is the capital city of Texas?

• Austin
• Houston
• Dallas

Multiple Choice

Which state is home to the Grand Canyon?

• Austin
• Houston
• Dallas

Multiple Choice

Which mountain range is located in the Southwest Region?

• Rocky Mountains
• Sierra Nevada
• Appalachian Mountains

Multiple Choice

What is a "ten-gallon" hat?

• A hat made from ten different materials.
• A type of fishing hat worn in tropical climates.
• A wide-brimmed cowboy hat

Multiple Choice

Why were cowboys considered heroes?

• They were famous singers

• They were very wealthy

• They had adventurous and dangerous work

Multiple Choice

Where was oil first discovered in Texas?

• San Antonio, Texas

• Houston, Texas
• Dallas, Texas

Multiple Choice

Which state has a particularly strong Mexican influence?

• New Mexico

• Arizona
• Texas

Multiple Choice

What is the climate like in much of the Southwest?

• The climate is hot and dry.
• The climate is mild and humid.
• The climate is cold and wet.

Multiple Choice

What are cacti covered with?

• soft leaves

• smooth layer and flowers

• sharp spines

Multiple Choice

What unusual temperature can be found in the deserts of the Southwest United States?

• Temperatures below freezing point

• Temperatures around 80 degrees Fahrenheit

• Temperatures 115- 120 degrees Fahrenheit

Multiple Choice

What did the explorers see running across the sand?

• lions

• Road runner

• bisons

Multiple Choice

What animal did the explorers mistake for a tiny lobster?

• Crayfish
• Shrimp
• Scorpion

Multiple Choice

What is the Grand Canyon described as in the text?

• A flat plain

• A gigantic gorge

• A deep ocean

Multiple Choice

Which river carved out the Grand Canyon?

• Mississippi River
• Amazon River
• Colorado River