| The Grand Canyon |
| #1 |
Why is the Grand Canyon always wearing away and changing? |
erosion happens all the time |
| #2 |
What 3 things are carried by the river that helped cut the canyon? |
sand, gravel, boulders |
| #3 |
Which river helped dissolve and wear away the rock of the Grand Canyon? |
Colorado River |
| #4 |
List other factors that cause the Grand Canyon to wear away. |
rainwater, wind, sand, gravel, boulders |
| #5 |
Give some reasons why people might visit the Grand Canyon. |
1. Visitors can walk along the canyon edge. 2. Park rangers can tell visitors about the wildlife of the canyon. 3. It is exciting to hike into the canyon on one of the trails. |
| Oil |
| #1 |
Many people went to Texas in search of what? |
oil and natural gas |
| #2 |
Oil comes out of the ground as a thick, black liquid called what? |
crude oil |
| #3 |
What does nonrenewable resource mean? |
a resource that can't be replaced by nature |
| #4 |
Name at least 2 products that oil can be used in. |
gasoline, airplane fuel, clothing fibers, detergents, asphalt, medicines |
| #5 |
What is an oil well that produces a large amount of oil? |
gusher |
| Technology |
| #1 |
What state manufactures electronic equipment, space vehicles, aircraft, and missiles? |
Arizona |
| #2 |
What state develops military resources and studies nuclear energy? |
New Mexico |
| #3 |
What state makes computers, radios, calculators, and electronic equipment? |
Texas |
| #4 |
What state has companies that assist the electronic, aviation, and space industries? |
Oklahoma |
| #5 |
Name the 4 Southwest states. |
Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma |
