Chapter Test: The Geographic Regions of Texas

Which of the following is a landmark in the Mountains and Basins region of Texas?

• Palo Duro Canyon

• Grand Prairie

• El Capitan

• Padre Island

Which of the following statements best explains why the Mountains and Basins region is not good for farmers?

• The land is too high.

• There is too much wildlife.

• The soil is too rocky.

• There are too many tourists

What large body of water touches the Coastal Plains region?

• Gulf of Florida

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

Which of the following is a natural landmark in the Coastal Plains region of Texas?

• Palo Duro Canyon

• Grand Prairie

• El Capitan

• Padre Island

Which of the following is a type of vegetation found in the Mountains and Basins region?

• Cacti

• Pecan trees

• Cotton

• Elm trees

Which of the following best describes the features of a bayou?

• Flat area of dry land that borders a large body of water

• Large area of gently rolling hills and few trees

• Marshy, wet area with fast-moving rivers

• Marshy, wet area with slow-moving streams

Look at the map. Then answer the question.

Which region is directly to the west of the shaded region?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

Look at the map. Then answer the question.

Which of the following best describes the North Central Plains region?

• Flat region that borders Oklahoma

• Wet region that borders the Gulf of Mexico

• Hot region that borders New Mexico

• Dry region that borders the Rio Grande

Look at the photo. Then answer the question.

In which region of Texas is this city located?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

What is a way people modify the land to make it better for farming?

• Irrigation

• Tourism

• Mining

• Conservation