NM History Chapter 1

Which of these is an example of relative location?

Which of these rivers is the largest in our state?

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

NM has limited water.

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

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

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

NM is known for

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

The most fertile land in our state is located

Which Part of the United States is NM located in?

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

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

Our rainy season is in the

NM is the ________largest state.

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

NM receives little rainfall.

New Mexico’s population is best described as

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

Besides flood prevention, dams