The landscape of the Texas Prairies has changed due to _____.

humans making cropland/farmland

In the Plains, soil erosion due to rain is lessened by ______.

plowing and planting along curves

efficient irrigation systems that use less water

The Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes are often exposed to tropical storms originating in the Gulf of Mexico. Which of the following are effects on the coastline?

reshaped by high winds and waves

In the Woodlands, erosion by runoff is minimal due to ______.

dense forests hold soil in place

sediments are released into runoff

fires have been going on for many years

Only 1 percent of tall grass remains in the Texas Prairies ecoregion. What can humans do to prevent erosion?

replant native plants, such as dense grasses

be irresponsible with development on the land

Identify the similarity between these 3 ecoregions: Prairies, Plains, and Woodlands.

Water erosion constantly reshapes the land

Overgrazing has removed almost all native plants

In the Woodlands, erosion by runoff is minimal. What is a positive result from this?

maintains water quality in bays and estuaries

microorganisms in the water make pollutants less harmful

Identify the similarity between these 3 ecoregions: Gulf Coast Prairies & Marshes, Plains, and Plateau & Desert/Montane.

Periodic fires used to maintain grass

an area defined by its environment

What type of weathering is this?

Physical aka Mechanical Weathering

Plants prevent soil erosion by-

holding dirt in place with their roots

releasing water into the atmosphere through transpiration

This is a picture of the __________ ecoregion

Trans Pecos/Chihuahuan Desert Trans Pecos/Cg hihuahuan Desert

Which of the following would be the "most effective" action that humans could take to keep a barrier island from washing away?

plant lots of trees, bushes, and grass on the island

limit the number of people that can come onto the island

build a bridge from the island to the mainland

stop building houses and roads on the island

The illustration provided shows exposed layers of sedimentary rock in the High Plains region of Texas. Which of the following best explains the uneven nature of the exposed rock layers?

Different types of rock weather at different rates when exposed.

Wind speeds vary greatly over time in this region of Texas

An ancient river deposited sediments at different rates over time.

Glacier movement always creates uneven rock formations.

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5 mins • 1 pt

Which Texas ecoregion would most likely have the most evidence of erosion by water?

Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes

Plains

Prairies

Plateau & Desert/Montane

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Most Texas ecoregions are experiencing accelerated rates of _________ that are changing the natural communities within the ecosystems.

Weathering

Erosion

Deposition

Land formation

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5 mins • 1 pt

This Texas ecoregion experiences little erosion due to its rich soil with much vegetation where trees are the main plant life.

Woodlands

Plateau and Desert/Montane

Plains

Prairies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Weathering can have which of the following effects in Texas?

Sediment reaching the coast

Building of mountains in west Texas

Breaking down of rocks such as at Enchanted Rock

All the above

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Deposition can have which of the following effects in Texas?

Rounding or sharpening of rocks

Forming of sand dunes at the coast

Breaking down of rocks such as at Enchanted Rock

All the above

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Erosion can have which of the following effects in Texas?

Shoreline of the coast to move landward

Building of mountains in west Texas

Breaking down of rocks such as at Enchanted Rock

All the above

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What was the effect of overgrazing in the Desert/Montane?

Increased erosion of the soil

Change from a grassland to desert

Plant life is scarce

All the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Texas Ecoregions

Which Texas ecoregion would most likely have the most evidence of erosion by water?

Most Texas ecoregions are experiencing accelerated rates of _________ that are changing the natural communities within the ecosystems.

This Texas ecoregion experiences little erosion due to its rich soil with much vegetation where trees are the main plant life.

Weathering can have which of the following effects in Texas?

Deposition can have which of the following effects in Texas?

Erosion can have which of the following effects in Texas?

What was the effect of overgrazing in the Desert/Montane?

The landscape of the Texas Prairies has changed due to _____.

In the Plains, soil erosion due to rain is lessened by ______.

In the Plains, droughts reduce the amount of plants causing erosion from _____ to be worse.

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