How would you describe NM's plateau province?

elevated flat land in the western part of NM

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 Basin and Range province?

our largest province; including mountain ranges separated by basins

How would you describe NM's mountain province?

high rugged land in North Central NM

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

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

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