UNIT 1 Test Review

How do many people in the Great Plains region make a living?

• Banking

• Fishing

• Ranching

• Teaching

Which region of Texas has a very mild climate?

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

How are the Coastal Plains and the Great Plains similar?

• Lots of trees

• Both have cities and flat land

• Both have mountains

• Both have very low populations

Why aren't there many cities in the Mountains and Basins region?

• It's hot, dry, and hard to grow things there

• The climate is too mild and pleasant

• People have better things to do :)

• It's too cold and snowy

Which landform is found in the Mountains and Basins region but NOT in the Coastal Plains region?

• Bayous

• Canyons

• Grasslands

• Riverlands

Which region of Texas is near the Gulf of Mexico and includes both pine and hardwood trees?

• Mountains and Basins

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

What do we use to interpret different symbols on a map?

• A map scale

• A map key (also known as a map legend)

• A map title

• Rivers

Which of these statements does NOT describe the Coastal Plains?

• The region has a sparse (that means not very much) water supply

• The climate is mild in the winter

• Most Texans live here than in any other region

• Rich soil makes it ideal for growing crops

If you are given a map of Texas with symbols for products produced around the state, what do you need to help you interpret the map so that you can tell which jobs are located in certain areas of the state?

• Map legend

• Grid system

• Compass rose

• Scale

We know that the Gulf Coastal Region takes up about 33% of the whole state of Texas! Wow!

So...which direction is the most populated – North Texas, South Texas, East Texas, or West Texas?

• North Texas

• South Texas

• East Texas

• West Texas