Unit 2: Natural Texas and Its People

Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and It's People in Texas history?

• American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment

• Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas

• Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common

• European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes

What similarities did the Apache and Comanche tribes share?

• They lived near the coast and got their food by fishing

• They were farmers who grew corn and other vegetables

• They built permanent homes and gatherered wild plants for food

• They were nomads who depended on buffalo for survival

Which of the following is TRUE of all American Indian groups in early Texas?

• They almost destroyed their environment by using it up and moving on

• They adapted to and used their environment to meet their needs

• They ignored their environment, creating ways of meeting their needs without natural resources

• They used up one natural resource, then learned to use another to meet their needs

How does the geography of the Great Plains differ from the Coastal Plains in Texas?

• Coastal Texas has more rivers

• Coastal Texas has a higher elevation

• The Mountains 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?

• Open prairies give way to large forests

• Elevation increases from plains to mountains

• Canyons and basins turn into coastal plains

• Sparsely populated areas become urban centers

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

How is the amount of precipitation in East Texas different from the amount in West Texas?

• East Texas gets more rain than West Texas

• West Texas gets more snow than East Texas

• East Texas gets approximately 25 cm or less precipitation per year

• West Texas gets more than 75 cm of precipitation per year

Which number represents the Red River, an important border barrier?

• #2

• #3

• #4

• #5

Which number represents the Rio Grande, an important border barrier?

• #1

• #2

• #3

• #4

Which city is marked by the letter B?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Fort Worth

• El Paso