1.B5 Coastal Plains

Hotspot

Which area represents the Coastal Plains?

Poll

Do you think Having water is a blessing or a curse?

• Blessing

• Curse

Multiple Choice

What are them most common natural disasters in the Coastal Plains?

• Earthquakes, droughts, and blizzards
• Volcanic eruptions, landslides, and tsunamis
• Hurricanes, flooding,

• Wildfires, heatwaves, and snowstorms

Multiple Choice

Why was the Hurricane of 1900 so devastating?

• It was devastating due to high winds, storm surge, and lack of preparedness.
• It was caused by a volcanic eruption.
• The hurricane was weak and caused little damage.
• It occurred in a region with advanced warning systems.

Multiple Choice

What does the vegetation of the Coastal Plains consists of ?

• Deserts and arid shrubs.
• Tropical rainforests and cacti.
• Mountainous coniferous forests.
• Grasses, shrubs, and coastal forests.

Multiple Select

What 2 animals are common in the coastal plains of Texas?

• Bears
• Penguins
• Kangaroos
• alligators, and snakes

• Tlacuaches

Open Ended

How does water determine the amount of people that live in an area?

Open Ended

How are the Coastal Plains different to other regions when it comes to plants?

Multiple Select

What are the 2 main economic activities in the Coastal Plains of Texas?

• Fishing and tourism
• Shipping and Manufacturing

• petroleum extraction

• Manufacturing and retail
• Ranching

Hotspot

Which of these represents the Coastal Plains of Texas?