Southwest Region Review

What are the major landforms found in the Southwest?

• Deserts, mountains, canyons, plateaus, and flat plains

• Forests, rivers, lakes, and hills

• Volcanoes, glaciers, and fjords

• Swamps, marshes, and wetlands

Which desert covers a portion of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas?

• Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

What is the climate like in the Southwest, especially in Arizona and New Mexico?

• Very hot and dry

• Cold and snowy

• Humid and rainy

• Mild and temperate

What is the leading natural resource in the Southwest, particularly in Texas and Oklahoma?

• Oil

• Timber

• Iron ore

• Diamonds

Which indigenous tribe is known for their square-shaped adobe structures?

• Pueblo

• Navajo

• Apache

• Sioux

What is the most famous tourist attraction in the Southwest known for its incredible rock formations?

• Grand Canyon

• Yellowstone National Park

• Mount Rushmore

• Niagara Falls

Which city in the Southwest is known for NASA's Space Center?

• Houston, TX

• Phoenix, AZ

• Dallas, TX

• Albuquerque, NM

The Southwest’s economy is led by ___________.

• mining

• oil drilling

• ranching

• all of these