Texas Regions

In which geographic region of Texas was this picture taken?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains & Basins

• N Central Plains

Using the map, which statement is true about the Coastal Plains?

• The Coastal Plains has an elevation between 500 feet and 5,000 feet.

• The Coastal Plains has the highest elevation of all of the regions.

• The elevation of the Coastal Plains is more than 5,000 feet.

• The elevation of the Coastal Plains is less than 1,000 feet.

The __________ plains region runs from the panhandle of Texas to the Rio Grande River.

We go to school in the _________ region.

• Mountains & Basins

• Great Plains

• N Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

The region most likely to experience a hurricane is the Great Plains. (true or false)

• True

• False

In which region would you find the piney woods of Texas?

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains & Basins

• N Central Plains

• Great Plains

Which region would you need to travel to in order to visit Austin, Texas?

• N Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains & Basins

• Great Plains

Why is the east side of Texas greener on this map than the west side?

• The eastern portion of Texas receives less precipitation, so it is able to support the growth of many trees.

• The western portion of Texas receives more precipitation, so it does not support the growth of many trees.

• The western portion of Texas receives less precipitation, so it is able to support the growth of many trees.

• The eastern portion of Texas receives most precipitation, so it is able to support the growth of many trees.

Lubbock, which has the largest cottonseed processing industry is located in which region.

• Mountains & Basins

• Great Plains

• N Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

The petroleum or oil industry is in which regions. (more than one)

• Coastal Plains

• N Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains & Basins