Geography of the Empty Southwest

What is one of the key inventions that made the Empty Southwest more livable?

• Electricity

• Air conditioning

• Automobiles

• Internet

Which desert is a significant part of the Empty Southwest's geography?

• Kalahari Desert

• Chihuahuan Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

Which national park is known for its dramatic rock formations in the Empty Southwest?

• Grand Teton National Park

• Zion National Park

• Yosemite National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

Who were the first Europeans to make contact with the indigenous peoples of the Empty Southwest?

• British explorers

• French traders

• Spanish explorers

• Dutch settlers

What was the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo's significance for the Empty Southwest?

• It ended the Civil War

• It ceded a vast portion of the Southwest to the United States

• It established the first national park

• It created the state of Texas

What is a major reason for the sparse population in the Empty Southwest?

• High economic opportunities

• Abundant water resources

• Mild climate

• Extreme temperatures and water scarcity

Which city is the largest in the Empty Southwest?

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Dallas, Texas

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Las Vegas, Nevada

What economic activities have traditionally dominated the Empty Southwest?

• Technology and entertainment

• Finance and banking

• Oil, mining, and agriculture

• Tourism and hospitality

Why do Northern Mexican cities have higher urban density compared to the Empty Southwest?

• Higher elevation

• More natural resources

• Strategic trade and manufacturing sites

• Better climate conditions

Which Mexican city near the Empty Southwest has a population of over 2.5 million?

• Guadalajara

• Monterrey

• Tijuana

• Juarez