6th Grade History Test 5 Flashcards
the most widely distributed carnivore in the New World
mountain lion
the poisonous lizard found in the North American desert
gila monster
a relative of the antelope that has hooves like suction cups
mountain goat
the largest cactus in the world
saguaro
the wild sheep of North America
bighorn
the most dangerous animal in North America
grizzly bear
the most widespread cactus
prickly pear
the largest land bird in North America
California condor
the world’s oldest known living tree
bristlecone pine
the deepest canyon in the United States
Hells Canyon
the highest peak in the Rockies
Mount Elbert
the largest desert area in North America
Great Basin Desert
the deepest lake in the United States
Crater Lake
the hottest and driest part of North America
Death Valley
the highest waterfall in North America
Yosemite Falls
missionary to the Cayuse who was martyred for Christ
Marcus Whitman
famous Shoshone who guided Lewis and Clark on their expedition
Sacagawea
famous Apache who resisted the settlement of the southwest until he surrendered and was exiled to Fort Pickens in Pensacola, Florida
Geronimo
Indian tribe that lived in multi-room houses cut into solid rock
Pueblo
the most famous leader of the Nez Perce?
Chief Joseph
Indian tribe that lives near the bottom of the Grand Canyon
Havasupai
Indian tribe famous for its skill in weaving rugs
Navajo
peaceful group of Indians that were farmers and had the rule, “everything in moderation, no excess, no waste”
Pueblo
Indian tribe that became famous as breeders of appaloosa horses
Nez Perce
the longest mountain chain on the earth
Cordilleran Chain
the largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America
Columbia River
the largest high-altitude lake in North America
Yellowstone Lake
the largest saltwater lake in North America
Great Salt Lake
the most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful
the highest peak in the United States south of Alaska
Mount Whitney
the largest canyon in the world
Grand Canyon
