Southwestern North America
Definition
Southwestern North America is a region that includes parts of Mexico and United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah). It's known for its desert landscapes but also has mountains and forests.
Related terms
Great Basin Desert: Located in Southwestern U.S., it's one of four major desert types found in North America characterized by low rainfall & high evaporation rates.
Colorado Plateau: A physiographic region located primarily within southwestern U.S., known for its strikingly colorful and ruggedly beautiful landscapes.
Sonoran Desert: A North American desert which covers large parts of the Southwestern United States in Arizona, California, and Northwestern Mexico in Sonora, Baja California, and Baja California Sur.
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AP US History - 2.1 Context: European Colonization
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