Texas History 1st 6 weeks

What is the order of regions in Texas from West to East?

• Mountains & Basins, Coastal Plains, North Central Plains, Great Plains

• Mountains & Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, Coastal Plains

• Coastal Plains, North Central Plains, Great Plains, Mountains & Basins

• North Central Plains, Mountains & Basins, Coastal Plains, Great Plains

If you travel across Texas from east to west, which statement is true?

• You begin at a higher elevation and gradually go lower

• You begin at a lower elevation and gradually move higher

• You begin in canyons and finish at the coast

• You will travel through nothing but wide open prairies.

In which region is the city of El Paso located?

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

The Red River creates a natural border between Texas and which other state?

• Oklahoma

• New Mexico

• Arkansas

• Louisiana

Which region of Texas is Houston located in?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains & Basins

The Gulf of Mexico most strongly affects the climate of

• West Texas

• The Panhandle

• The Coastal Plains

• The North Central Plains

Which direction do almost all rivers in Texas run?

• North

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Mountain and Basins

Which of the following does not describe the Coastal Plains?

• The region has large oil fields

• The region is sparsely populated

• The region has a mild climate

• More Texans live here than in any other region in Texas

Why does the Great Plains have cooler temperatures?

• High elevation

• Low elevation

• Mountains

• Close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico

Palo Duro Canyon is located in the Texas Panhandle. Which region includes this area?

• Mountain and basins

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains