Southwest Review

Who arrived to the Southwest in the 1500s?

• The French

• The British

• The Spanish

• The Irish

What is most of the land like in the Southwest?

• Rocky and mountainous

• Dry deserts

• Wet marshes

• Flat plains

What often happens when it rains in the Southwest?

• Flash floods

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Landslides

What landform can be found in all states of the Southwest?

• Deserts

• Plateaus

• Beaches

• Mountains

Why is it difficult to grow crops in New Mexico?

• There's not a lot of rivers or lakes to help water crops.

• The land is too rocky.

• The soil is not fertile enough.

• The growing season is too short for crops to grow.

Which state produces the most oil?

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Oklahoma

Which state produces the most coal?

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Oklahoma

Which state is the farthest west?

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Oklahoma

Which state is south of Oklahoma?

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Oklahoma

Which state is #3?

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• Texas

• Oklahoma