Log inSign up for FREE
Library

Southwest Testout

Last updated over 6 years ago
9 questions
Note from the author:
Tests knowledge of Southwest region states and capitals.
4

Match the captial with its state.

  • Austin
  • Phoenix
  • Santa Fe
  • Oklahoma City
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas
  • Arizona
4

Match the captial with its state.

  • Salt Lake City
  • Carson City
  • Sacramento
  • Denver
  • Colorado
  • California
  • Nevada
  • Utah
1

What is this state?

1

What state is this?

1

What is the CAPITAL of this state?

1


This is the historic site of the Battle of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. A brutal battle between Texian militia and the Mexican Army occured here. Nearly all the Texians were killed int he fighting or executed afterwards. This show of brutality was the spark that lit the Mexican American War. As a result Texas became part of the Untied States. The Alamo is located in San Antonio, Texas.

What is the capital of Texas?

1

The capital of Colorado lies at the base of Rocky moutains. What is this city's name?

1

This is the Great Salt Lake. It is what is left of the prehistoric Lake Bonneville which was much larger. When the earlth's climate warmed, the lake began to evaporate. It is replenished by three tributaries, the the water has nowhere to go since it has no outlets except evaporation. Because of this, the lake has a very high salt content. If you were to go swimming in the lake, you would not sink, because the water is so salty!
Which state has a capital that takes it's name from this natural wonder?

8

Here is the Four Corners Monoment located at the only point in the United States where a person can be in four states at the same time!
What four southwestern states are this woman touching at the same time? What are their capitals?