How would you describe NM's plains province?

flat treeless land that makes up the eastern third of NM

How would you describe NM's mountain province?

high rugged land in North Central NM

How would you describe NM's plateau province?

elevated flat land in the western part of NM

How would you describe NM's Basin and Range province?

our largest province; including mountain ranges separated by basins

Why is altitude important? It determines....

the plant and animal life in an area

What are the four Geographical Provinces of New Mexico?

Plains, Mountain, Plateau, and Basin & Range

studbud

New Mexico's Geography Assessment

15 termsStudBud Administration228 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards15 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 15

Answers

1
How would you describe NM's plains province?
flat treeless land that makes up the eastern third of NM
our largest province; including mountain ranges separated by basins
high rugged land in North Central NM
elevated flat land in the western part of NM
2
In terms of size, how does New Mexico compare to other states?
2nd Largest State
10th Largest State
5th Largest State
3rd Largest State
3
Which of the following would most likely be found in NM's lowest life zone?
Lions, Tigers, and Bears
nothing our lowest life zone is bare
Mountain Sheep, Bears, Pine Trees
Cactus and lizard
4
How many life zones are in New Mexico?
2
6
10
5
5
New Mexico is bordered by Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Utah and which other state?
Oklahoma
Nevada
California
Kansas
6
How would you describe NM's mountain province?
elevated flat land in the western part of NM
our largest province; including mountain ranges separated by basins
high rugged land in North Central NM
flat treeless land that makes up the eastern third of NM
7
How would you describe NM's plateau province?
high rugged land in North Central NM
flat treeless land that makes up the eastern third of NM
our largest province; including mountain ranges separated by basins
elevated flat land in the western part of NM
8
This is the most important way rivers have supported life NM for more than 400 years.
Rivers have been no benefit to NM
Irrigation
Providing a place to swim
Bathing Source
9
Which of the following is an example of human environment interaction within NM?
Hiking, Camping, Snowboarding, & Hunting in the Mountains.
All of the Above
Landscaping yards with rocks or desert plants due to the dry climate
Using the land for farming.
10
New Mexico's lack of surface water has affected our past by_______________.
Causing NM to be isolated (alone)
Preventing people & goods from traveling to & from our state
All of the Above
Limiting Population Growth
11
Which of the following is NOT a major river of New Mexico?
Pecos
Gila
San Juan
Sandia
12
Which best describes the climate at a higher altitude?
warmer and drier
colder and wetter
13
How would you describe NM's Basin and Range province?
flat treeless land that makes up the eastern third of NM
elevated flat land in the western part of NM
our largest province; including mountain ranges separated by basins
high rugged land in North Central NM
14
Why is altitude important? It determines....
the languages spoken within an area
the amount of people that can live in an area
the plant and animal life in an area
the type of home which can be built in an area
15
What are the four Geographical Provinces of New Mexico?
Desert, River, Mountain, Mesa
Rio Grande, Sandias, Plateau and Basin
Plains, Mountain, Plateau, and Basin & Range
Islands, Peninsulas, Mountains, and Plains

New Mexico's Geography Assessment Flashcards | StudBud