Southwestern Land and Water

What is the main focus of Lesson 1 in the document titled "Southwestern Land and Water"?

• The wildlife and vegetation of the Southwest

• The landforms and natural resources in the Southwest

• The history and culture of the Southwest

• The climate and weather patterns of the Southwest

Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as one of the states you cross when flying over the Southwest?

• Texas

• Oklahoma

• New Mexico

• Nevada

According to the text, what can be seen in Texas and Oklahoma when flying over the Southwest?

• Deserts and dry landscapes

• Forests covering some mountains

• Farms and cities stretching across the plains

• Herds of cattle on high plateaus

What natural feature does the Rio Grande wind through at the southern border of the region?

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Big Bend National Park

• Yosemite National Park

• Rocky Mountains

What is observed on the high plateaus of the Southwest?

• Large urban developments

• Herds of cattle

• Extensive cornfields

• Dense tropical forests

What vocabulary term refers to the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow, and then transported and deposited in other locations?

• Refinery

• Commodity

• Erosion

• Natural gas

What does the academic vocabulary term "commodity" refer to?

• A process of purifying oil

• A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold

• A type of natural gas

• The act of revealing something

Which two states are among the nation's largest producers of cotton, according to the text?

• Oklahoma and Texas

• Texas and Arizona

• Arizona and Oklahoma

• Texas and New Mexico

What type of livestock do people in Texas and Oklahoma primarily raise?

• Cattle, goats, and sheep

• Horses and pigs

• Chickens and ducks

• Alpacas and llamas

Since when have the Navajo people been raising sheep in the region?

• Since the 1600s

• Since the 1500s

• Since the 1700s

• Since the 1800s