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SW Notes
Term | Definition |
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SW Geographical Features | 1. Rocky Mountains 2. plains 3. canyons 4. deserts 5. mesas 6. plateaus |
SW Natural Resources | 1. fuels 2. metals 3. water |
plateau | large areas of high flat land |
canyons | deep narrow valleys with steep sides |
erosion | a slow wearing away of soil and rock by water, wind, or ice |
mesas | small flat-topped hills |
reservoir | a large lake that is used to store water |
aqueduct | a large pipe or canal that carries water to where it is needed |
crude oil | what oil is called right after it is pumped from the ground |
refinery | a huge factory where crude oil is changed into gasoline, heating oil, and other products |
petrochemicals | chemicals made from oil |
feedlots | large closed-in areas where cattle are raised |
heritage | a group´ś history and traditions |
fiesta | a Spanish word for ¨festival¨ |
rodeo | a contest of cowhand skills |