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SW Notes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |