Chapter 1: The Geography of Texas

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In which hemisphere is North America located?

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Northern Hemisphere

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Which of the following helps create the shape of Texas? A coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, Natural curves and bends in rivers, Straight, manmade lines, All of the answers

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All of the answers

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How do farmers in dry areas of West Texas get the water their crops need?

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From underground aquifers that stretch beneath several states

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How can people modify the environment to protect endangered species?

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They can keep the environment litter-free and clean up trash.

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In which Geographic Region is Texas located?

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Southwest Region

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In which continent is Texas located?

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North America

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What do we call narrow islands that lie just off the coast?

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Barrier Islands

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What four states border Texas? Options: Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana; New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana; Dakota, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana; Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana

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New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana

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Legends display the meaning of

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symbols, colors and styles used to represent geographic data on the map.

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What is the capital of Texas?

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Austin