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6th Grade History Test 5, ABeka

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