Southwest Region Review

What four states is the Southwest Region comprised of?

• New York, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma.

• Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico. 

• Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Atlanta.

• Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, Tejas.

How did the U.S. attain the Southwest Region?

• We fought in the Mexican-American War for it and won. 

• Our conquistadors got it for us. 

• We just decided it was ours. 

• Syrup. 

The climate of the Southwest Region can be described as...

• Hot & Tropical

• Hot & Humid 

• Hot & Arid 

• Dry & cold

Which statement is correct?

• The desert tortoise can live in the Southwest because it is green. 

• The cactus can live in the Southwest because they have adapted to the hot, dry climate. 

• Gila monsters can live in the Southwest because, well, they are monsters, DUH!

• Dogs can live in the SW Region because they eat kibble.

Which of these is a NATURAL landmark of the Southwest Region?

• The Hoover Dam

• Devils Tower

• The Grand Canyon

• Mt. Rushmore

How did the Dust Bowl come to be?

• Severe drought

• Poor farming practices 

• People didn't wash their bowls and they got dusty

• Both Severe drought and poor farming practices

What river is the border between the U.S. and Mexico and runs the entire length of New Mexico?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Rock River (This isn't it, but this is the river in Miss VBs hometown) 

What special type of house did we talk about the Native tribes of the SW Region building?

• Mesa

• Pueblo

• Mansion

• Matrilineal

Which river of the SW Region no longer makes it to the ocean?

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Ohio River

• Missouri River

What great contribution did the Space Race give us?

• More technology

• Pretty pictures of the sky

• More money 

• Kittens