Texas History 1st Semester Exam

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Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and it People in Texas History?

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American Indian tribes lived and adapted to the environment.

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What physical feature is common in both the great plains and the coastal plains regions of Texas? Options: lack of significant water resources, cold winters and humid hot summers, flat land suitable for farming or ranching, major cities with large metropolitan areas

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flat land suitable for farming or ranching

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When traveling from east to west across the state, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur? Options: the elevation decreases, the elevation increases, wide open prairies span all across Texas, canyons and basins turn into coastal plains

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the elevation increases

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Based on the info on the map, which of the following accounts for the location of the cities labeled A, B, C, D, and E? Options: the cities are located along the state borders, the cities are located in close proximity to each other, the cities are located in the north where the climate is cooler, the cities are located near waterways which provide transportation

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the cities are located near waterways which provide transportation

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Which letter indicates the location of the city of Dallas?

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A

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Which number represents the Red River, an important border barrier?

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2

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Which city is marked by the letter B? Options: Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso

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Houston

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Which city is marked by the letter C? Options: Dallas, El Paso, Austin, Houston

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Austin

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The inclusion of a Bill of Rights with the Texas Constitution reflects a commitment to-

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individual rights

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One way that the Texas Constitution and the U.S. Constitution are similar is that both establish a government divided into-

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three branches