NM History Chapter 1

Question 1

Which theme describes the population, climate, physical features and the people?

Accepted Answer

Place

Question 2

NM's elevation various greatly. Because of this, we have ______________ different life zones.

Accepted Answer

Six

Question 3

Besides flood prevention, dams

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 4

The most fertile land in our state is located

Accepted Answer

In the river valleys

Question 5

Which of these is an example of relative location?

Accepted Answer

I live north of Mayfield Highschool.

Question 6

The Continental Divide directs the water flow east or west depending on which side it is on.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

NM is the ________largest state.

Accepted Answer

5th

Question 8

Located in North Central part of NM. It has rugged mountains, mild summers and cold winters.

Accepted Answer

The Rocky Mountains

Question 9

South Central region of NM. Small mountain ranges and basins (wide drainage areas).

Accepted Answer

Basin and Range

Question 10

In the north western region of NM. Elevated areas of flat lands made of Mesas and Buttes

Accepted Answer

Colorado Plateau

Question 11

Which theme is applicable to wearing a hat, putting on sunscreen and dressing appropriately?

Accepted Answer

HEI

Question 12

Our rainy season is in the

Accepted Answer

Summer

Question 13

Which Part of the United States is NM located in?

Accepted Answer

Southwest

Question 14

Which of these rivers is the largest in our state?

Accepted Answer

Rio Grande

Question 15

The climate gets hotter as the elevation goes up and cooler as the elevation goes down.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

NM is known for

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 17

New Mexico’s population is best described as

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 18

This province is in the eastern part of our state. It is mostly flat, treeless and windy.

Accepted Answer

The Great Plains

Question 19

NM has limited water.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

NM receives little rainfall.

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 20