The states in the southwest are Arizona (Phoenix), Texas (Austin), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) and New Mexico (Santa Fe)
Landforms
In Arizona, the grand canyon is the biggest canyon in the U.S.A.
Also, in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico the Great Plains are an important landform
Finally, in New Mexico the Carlsbad Caverns have stalactites and stalagmites.
Rivers and Lakes
The border between the U.S.A and Mexico is made by the Rio Grande River
Also, the Colorado River runs through Arizona. It makes part of a border between Arizona and Nevada. The Colorado River also formed the Grand Canyon.
Climate
In the summer, it is very hot and dry. In the winter it can be cool and wet.
Less than 2 inches of rain occurs in the Southwest deserts.
Industries
Fishing is a huge business along the border of the Gulf Of Mexico
A lot of cotton is grown in all parts of the Southwest
People come from around the world to taste New Mexico's chili peppers.
Historical Events
In 1836, The Alamo was fought between Texas and Mexico for independence.
Oil was found in Belmonte, Texas.
Famous Statues Or Buildings
In Roswell, New Mexico, there is a museum on UFO's.
In Austin, Texas, the Capital building was the 7th largest building when it was built.
Natural resources and Products
One natural resource is oil. It was also found in Texas!
Natural gas is a huge natural resource especially in Arizona and New Mexico
Cattle are a great natural resource in Texas, Oklahoma and Arizona
Important Products
Electronics and aerospace are important products in the Southwest
Amazing Facts
The Southwest is called the melting pot because of all it's different cultures and races.
Also, there are more Native Americans in Oklahoma than in any other state.
Santa Fe is the oldest capital city!
Texas is the 2nd largest state next to Alaska.
Bibliography
National Geographic The Southwest by Elspeth Leacock
The Southwest by Mark Stewart
The Southwest Geography Of The US
Map Essentials National Geographic School Publishing
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