Southwest Region of the US

What region of the United States is known for its hot and dry climate, cacti, rattlesnakes, and the Grand Canyon?

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Southwest

• West

• Midwest

Which region of the United States is known for its oil and natural gas production?

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Northeast

• West

• Southwest

Which region is colored yellow on the map?

• West

• Northeast

• Southeast

• Southwest

What famous canyon was cut by the Colorado River and you can visit it in Arizona?

• Great Lakes

• Rio Grande

• Grand Canyon

• Colorado Canyon

Which of the following states is considered part of the Southwest region of the United States?

• Florida

• Texas

• Maine

• Ohio

What is the name of state #4?

• New Mexico

• Arizona

• Oklahoma

• Texas

The Southwest region shares a border with which of these countries?

• Canada

• Mexico

• Cuba

• Russia

How does the topography of the Southwest region primarily differ from the Southeast region?

• The Southwest has more plains.

• The Southeast has more mountains.

• The Southwest has higher elevations and more plateaus.

• The Southeast has drier climates.

Which state in the Southwest is known for its vast desert landscapes?

• Louisiana

• Arizona

• Washington

• Vermont

What type of vegetation is most common in the Southwest region?

• Dense forests

• Tropical rainforests

• Cacti and shrubs

• Broadleaf trees