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| Which four states are in the Southwest region? | Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma |
| What body of water has oil deposits on its shoreline? | The Gulf of Mexico has oil deposits along its shoreline. |
| What minerals can be found near the "Four Corners" area? | Coal, uranium, and oil or natural gas can be found near the Four Corners area. |
| Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico? | The Rio Grande forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico. |
| What famous site is near the Hoover Dam? | The Grand Canyon is a famous site near Hoover Dam. |
| What is the highest point in the Southwest region? | The highest point in the Southwest region is Wheeler Park. |
| Which river runs througnh the Grand Canyon and flows into Mexico? | The Colorado River runs through the Grand Canyon and flows into Mexico. |
| Which state in the Southwest is the largest manufacturing state? | Texas is the largest manufacturing state in the Southwest. |
| mesa | a flat-topped hill |
| desert | an area of land that receives very little water |
| adapt | to change in order to survive |
| aqueduct | a pipe or canal for carrying water over a long distance |
| dam | a wall built across a river to stop the flow of water |
| canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides |
| cave | a natural underground hole |
| cavern | a large cave |
| border | a boundary line that separates two places |
| mission | a Spanish settlement built to teach Christianity in the United States |
| rebellion | an armed fight against a government |
| capital | a city where the government of a country or state is located |
| The Alamo | a memorial for Texas Freedom Fighters |
| Oklahoma | The Sooner State |
| Mexican soldiers and Texans | Fighters at the Alamo |
