Texas Map Skills and Regions

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In this region you will find the Texas Triangle. The Texas Triangle is made up of Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Also, seafood is a major economic source in this region. What region is this?

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Coastal Plains

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In this region, you will find the land form called the Llana Estacado as well as the cities of Midland, Odessa, Lubbock and Amarillo. This area is good for farming and ranching. What is this region?

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Great Plains

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Wichita Falls, Denton, Ft. Worth and Abilene can be found in this region. Rolling prairies, hills and mesas are land forms that can be found in this region.

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North Central Plains

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Which natural resource has been most important in Texas?

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Oil

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What is the primary purpose of a grid system on a map?

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To provide exact locations

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Which map element helps you determine the actual distance between two points?

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Scale

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What does a compass rose primarily show on a map?

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Cardinal directions

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Which symbol on a map typically represents a capital city?

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Star

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Which is a major city found in The Great Plains?

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Lubbock

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Which region is known for violent storms and flooding? Options: Mountains and Basins, North Central Plains, Coastal Plains, Great Plains

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North Central Plains