Mountains and Basin and the Great Plains

Why is the Mountains and Basin region called that?

• Two brothers, Mountain and Basin founded the region

• It is the only region with mountains and basins

• There is a mountain range named Basin

Which cities are located in the Mountains and Basin Region?

• Lubbock and Amarillo

• Dallas and Houston

• El Paso and Alpine

How would you describe the climate of the M&B region?

• Hot and dry

• Humid and damp

• Cold and wet

What do they use to help grow their crops in the Mountains and Basin Region?

• The large lakes they have in the region

• The large amounts of rain they get

• Irrigation systems

How would you describe the Mountains and Basin region?

• Beaches

• Lots of trees

• Mountains with rocky soil

Which is true of the M&B region?

• It has the most rainfall

• It is the largest of the four regions.

• The tallest point is Guadalupe Peak

Which is true of the M&B's weather?

• Hot days, cool nights

• Driest part of the state

• Gets the least amount of rain

• All of the above.

What land features would you find in the Mountains and Basin region?

• Towering peaks and rocky canyons

• Lush forests

• Sandy beaches

What creates the borders for the Mountains & Basin Region?

• Rivers like the Pecos and Rio Grande

• Mountains

• Clear lines in the land

What is another name for the Great Plains?

• The Best Place to Live

• The Panhandle

• Northern Texas