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6th Grade History Test 5 Flashcards

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the most widely distributed carnivore in the New World

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mountain lion

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the poisonous lizard found in the North American desert

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gila monster

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a relative of the antelope that has hooves like suction cups

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mountain goat

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the largest cactus in the world

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saguaro

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the wild sheep of North America

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bighorn

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the most dangerous animal in North America

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grizzly bear

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the most widespread cactus

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prickly pear

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the largest land bird in North America

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California condor

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the world’s oldest known living tree

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bristlecone pine

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the deepest canyon in the United States

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Hells Canyon

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the highest peak in the Rockies

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Mount Elbert

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the largest desert area in North America

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Great Basin Desert

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the deepest lake in the United States

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Crater Lake

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the hottest and driest part of North America

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Death Valley

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the highest waterfall in North America

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Yosemite Falls

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missionary to the Cayuse who was martyred for Christ

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Marcus Whitman

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famous Shoshone who guided Lewis and Clark on their expedition

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Sacagawea

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famous Apache who resisted the settlement of the southwest until he surrendered and was exiled to Fort Pickens in Pensacola, Florida

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Geronimo

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Indian tribe that lived in multi-room houses cut into solid rock

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Pueblo

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the most famous leader of the Nez Perce?

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Chief Joseph

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Indian tribe that lives near the bottom of the Grand Canyon

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Havasupai

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Indian tribe famous for its skill in weaving rugs

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Navajo

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peaceful group of Indians that were farmers and had the rule, “everything in moderation, no excess, no waste”

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Pueblo

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Indian tribe that became famous as breeders of appaloosa horses

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Nez Perce

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the longest mountain chain on the earth

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Cordilleran Chain

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the largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America

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Columbia River

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the largest high-altitude lake in North America

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Yellowstone Lake

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the largest saltwater lake in North America

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Great Salt Lake

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the most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park

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Old Faithful

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the highest peak in the United States south of Alaska

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Mount Whitney

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the largest canyon in the world

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Grand Canyon

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