The Southwestern Region stretches from ____________ in the east, to _____________ in the west.

A _____________ is a hill with a flat top and steep sides.

A ________________ is a steep hill of rock, with a flat top like a mesa, but taller.

The states that make up the Southwestern Region include ________________.

The Southwest Region has a _____________ climate.

The mountain areas can be ______________.

The __________________ are the main reason the Southwest is so dry.

The Southwest lies in the _____________, or drier side of the mountain.

When rain comes in the desert, it often comes in a ____________, or a sudden heavy rain.

The rain also flows through _________________, or deep ditches carved over time by running water.

In the desert region of the Southwest, finding enough ___________ for a growing population can be a challenge.

The ____________ lies on the border between Nevada and Arizona.

The Hoover Dam controls the flow of the ___________________.

It's reservoir, Lake Mead, provides most of ______________ water.

A layer of rock, sand, or gravel that absorbs water is called a ________________.

A human made lake is called a _____________.

An ________ is a large pipe or canal built to carry water.

Minerals, fuels, and forests are all _________ found in the Southwest Region.

Great amounts of ____________ and natural gas lie buried beneath the land in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Some parts of the Southwest get enough rainfall for _____________ to grow which include pine, oak, and hickory.

Most farmers in the Southwest must use ______________ for crops to grow.

____________ is also an important industry in the region - including beef cattle, sheep, and goats.