Natural Texas and Its People

Which region has low elevation, large population and heavy rains?

• Moutains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

Which region of Texas is red?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What does the term varied mean?

• differed

• same

• land

• region

Coastal Plains Indians were

• Nomadic

• Sedentary

The two most important resources in Texas are

• gypsum and salt

• oil and coal

• sand and gravel

• petroleum and natural gas

Which region has marshy land, grassy prairies, humidity and mild winters?

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

All of the rivers below are major rivers in Texas except

• Red River

• Guadalupe River

• Sabine River

• Rio Grande River

What is alluvial soil and what is used for?

• rich, fertile soil used for agricultural production

• dry soil used to make clay

• rich, fertile soil used to make clay

• dry soil used to make clay

What happens if the Ogalla Aqauifer becomes dry?

• Recreational water sports will not be allowed

• The population in the Great Plains will decrease

• Cost of oil will increase

• Agriculture in the Great Plains will decline

Which major city is in the Great Plains region?

• Dallas

• El Paso

• Fredericksburg

• Fort Worth