Question

know

1. what are some unifying characteristics of each of new mexicos four provinces?
2. tell how the lands of the four provinces support life.
3. identify the largest population groups that live in each of new mexicos four provinces.
4. why did spanish settlers choose santa fe for a new capital in 1610?
5. why is nearly 50 percent of the population of santa fe hispanic?
6. what is being built in the basin and range province to meet growing energy needs?
7. list three ways that new mexicans have adapted to living in a very dry state.
8. write some of new mexicos most important natural resources.
9. identify three maps or charts from the lesson and tell what information they give.

apply

1. how do the unifying characteristics of new mexicos provinces compare to the unifying characteristics of the us regions?
2. discuss why different plants and animals live in each province.
3. explain why the population of each province differs.
4. consider how the geographic factors of santa fe met the needs of spanish settlers in 1610. what geographic factors draw people to santa fe today?
5. summarize the population settlement patterns of each of new mexicos four provinces.
6. what might happen to energy resources if the population of new mexico continues to grow?
7. predict how life in new mexico would be different without reservoirs.
8. predict what people or places might use new mexicos natural resources.
9. draw an image of one common plant and one animal found in each of new mexicos life zones. use the chart on page 34 to help you.

analyze

1. how would you divide your own community into regions? explain your reasoning.
2. how might plant and animal life in each of the provinces be different if they all received consistent rainfall throughout the year?
3. do you think the largest population groups in each province will change over the next 100 years? why or why not?
4. predict what geographic factors in other regions of the united states draw large populations. provide at least five examples.
5. if all of new mexico had a climate like the rocky mountains province, how might the settlement patterns be different?
6. in what ways does a growing population affect the environment and natural resources?
7. do you think it is okay to build dams to create reservoirs in areas where water is scarce? explain your answer.
8. what natural resources do you think new mexicans need that are not found in the state?
9. what other kinds of maps might you include in this chapter?

Explanation:

These questions focus on the geography of New - Mexico, including its provinces, population distribution, settlement patterns, natural resources, and environmental factors. They also involve comparisons with other regions and predictions about future changes.

Answer:

1. Unifying characteristics could include climate zones, landforms like mountains or deserts, and cultural - historical elements such as Spanish influence.
2. The lands support life through water sources (rivers, aquifers), suitable soil for agriculture in some areas, and diverse habitats for wildlife.
3. Population groups vary by province due to factors like access to resources, historical settlement patterns, and economic opportunities.
4. Spanish settlers chose Santa Fe as a new capital in 1610 for its central location, defensible terrain, and proximity to water sources.
5. Nearly 50 percent of the Santa Fe Hispanic population may be due to historical continuity, cultural attachment, and economic opportunities in the area.
6. In the Basin and Range Province, energy - related infrastructure (e.g., solar farms, wind turbines) may be built to meet growing energy needs.
7. New Mexicans adapt to dry conditions by using water - conserving techniques (drip irrigation), xeriscaping, and developing water - management strategies.
8. Important natural resources include oil, gas, minerals (such as copper), and water (from reservoirs and aquifers).
9. Maps could include topographic maps (showing land elevation), population density maps, and natural resource maps.
10. New Mexico's provinces' unifying characteristics may be more region - specific compared to broader US regions, with more focus on local landforms and cultural elements.
11. Different plants and animals live in each province due to variations in climate, elevation, and soil type.
12. Population differences are due to historical settlement, economic opportunities (e.g., mining in some areas), and access to resources.
13. In 1610, Santa Fe's geography offered a central location, defensible hills, and nearby water. Today, factors like tourism, art, and a pleasant climate draw people.
14. Settlement patterns vary from urban centers in more resource - rich or historically significant areas to more dispersed rural living in less populated regions.
15. If the population grows, energy resources may face increased demand, leading to potential shortages or the need for more sustainable sources.
16. Without reservoirs, water supply would be more limited, affecting agriculture, domestic use, and wildlife habitats.
17. Industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and energy production might use New Mexico's natural resources, as well as out - of - state entities for trade.
18. (Images would vary depending on the life zone, e.g., in a desert life zone, a cactus and a roadrunner).
19. Dividing a community into regions could be based on land use (residential, commercial, industrial), elevation changes, or natural features (parks, rivers).
20. Consistent rainfall would lead to more lush vegetation, potentially different animal species, and less water - stress for plants.
21. The largest population groups may change due to factors like economic shifts, climate change, and new development opportunities.
22. Geographic factors drawing large populations in the US include coastal locations (for trade and recreation), fertile plains (for agriculture), major rivers (for transportation), mountain ranges (for tourism), and proximity to large cities.
23. If all of New Mexico had a Rocky Mountains - like climate, settlement patterns might shift to higher - elevation areas, and there could be more winter - related industries.
24. A growing population could lead to over - extraction of water, habitat destruction, and increased pollution of natural resources. Building dams can provide water storage but also disrupt ecosystems and displace wildlife.
25. Building dams has pros (water supply, flood control) and cons (ecosystem disruption, displacement), so it depends on a balance of needs and environmental impacts.
26. Natural resources not in the state that New Mexicans might need could include certain types of timber, some seafood, and some specialized minerals not found locally.
27. Other maps could include historical settlement maps, cultural heritage maps, and environmental impact maps.