Tx History: 7th grade: Unit 2: Natural Texas

Historians divide periods of time with similar characteristics into eras in order to –

• predict the future

• analyze historical maps

• record economic data about Texas

• organize information about the past

How does the physical environment of coastal Texas compare with that

of the Mountain and Basin region?

• Coastal Texas has more rivers

• Coastal Texas has a higher elevation

• The Mountain and Basin region has more agriculture

• The Mountain and Basin region has long summers and warm winters

When traveling from east to west across the state of Texas, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occur?

• The elevation decreases.

• The elevation increases.

• Wide open prairies span all across Texas.

• Canyons and basins turn into coastal plains.

What physical feature is common in both the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains regions of Texas?

• Lack of significant water resources

• Cold winters and humid hot summers

• Flat land suitable for farming or ranching

• Major cities with large metropolitan areas

In which region of Texas did the Jumano live?

• Great Plains

• Gulf Coastal Plain

• Mountain and Basin Region

• Central Plains

In which region of Texas did the Comanches live?

• Gulf Coast

• Mountain and Basin Region

• East Texas

• Great Plains

The Caddo that originally lived in East Texas were also living in which geographic region?

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plain

• Central Plains

• Mountain and Basin region

How were the Coahuiltecan similar to the Karankawa?

• They were mound builders.

• They were primarily buffalo hunters.

• They were nomads along the Gulf Coast.

• They were mainly farmers who traded with other tribes.

How were the Coahuiltecan and the Karankawa different?

• Only the Karankawa banded together in family groups.

• Only the Coahuiltecan made shelters using animal skins.

• Only the Karankawa diet included seafood found on the coast.

• Only the Coahuiltecan made rock paintings known as pictographs.

Using the map above, in which region will you find the natural landmark Palo Duro Canyon?

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