The Southwest is the _____________ region.
driest
Name 4 types of landforms in the SW. (MMCD---M&Ms are CanDy)
mountains--mesas--canyons--deserts
What were summers like in the Southwest?
long and hot
What are winters like in the Southwest?
short and mild
How does the climate in the SW affect trees and plants?
There are very few.
What kind of vegetation is there in the SW? (4)
corn, beans, squash, cotton
What Native American group lived in the SW region about 2000 years ago?
Anasazi
Adobe is a type of _____________ that hardens like _____________.
clay--cement
Is clay a resource of the SW?
yes
Who were the descendants of the Anasazi?
The Hopi
The Hopi had ________-type buildings called _____________that can be ___ to ___ stories high.
apartment--pueblos---4 to 5
Who owned property, including buildings and land? Hopi women or Hopi men
women
What did the Hopi use for cooking, serving, and storing food and water in?
clay pots
