Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An arid geographic region in the western United States where Native American societies developed largely mobile lifestyles in response to environmental conditions.
AP course connection
Topic 1.2: 1.2 Native American Societies Before European Contact