Unit 1 Natural Texas and Its People

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Which of the following is TRUE of all American Indian groups in Texas? Options: they almost destroyed their environment by using it up and moving on., They adapted to and used their environment to meet their needs., They ignored their environment, creating ways of meeting their needs without natural resources., They used up one natural resource, then learned to use another to meet their needs.

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They adapted to and used their environment to meet their needs.

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Which of the following comparison statements is TRUE? Options: The population in both the Natural Era and modern times is denser in the Mountain and Basin region than in other regions., The patterns of work are the same in Texas regions today as they were during the Natural Era., Modern day cities are located in areas previously inhabited by American Indians., The ethnic diversity of Texas mirrors the ethnic distribution during the Natural Era.

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Modern day cities are located in areas previously inhabited by American Indians.

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In determining the lifestyle of American Indians in early Texas, which of the following would likely provide the BEST information? Options: databases and graphs, media and news, biographies, artifacts

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artifacts

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Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its People in Texas history?

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American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.

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In which region will you find the natural landmark Palo Duro Canyon? Options: Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, Coastal Plains

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Great Plains

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In which region of Texas did the Jumano live? Options: Great Plains, Gulf Coastal Plains, Mountain and Basin Region, North Central Plains

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Mountain and Basin Region

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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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Based on what we know, which of the following accounts for the location of Dallas, Houston, Austin, Fort Worth, and El Paso? 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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In which region is the Beg Bend National Park located? Options: Great Plains, Coastal Plains, North Central Plains, Mountains and Basins

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Mountains and Basins

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When traveling from east to west across the state of Texas, 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.