Studies Weekly- Week 3

What is climate?

• How weather affects the land over time.

• the average weather conditions of a place over an extended period of time

• the type of flora and fauna found in a specific area

Which of the following statements about biomes is NOT true?

• Factors that affect a biome include climate, type of soil, water, and other growing conditions.

• They are constantly changing to adapt to climate change.

• Plants and animals depend on each other for survival.

Examples of physical characteristics include _________.

• bodies of water, landforms, precipitation patterns, weather, population, vegetation, and animal life

• bodies of water, landforms, biomes, climate, vegetation, and animal life

• bodies of water, landforms, biomes, population, and human-environment interaction

What are the main industries in the Mountains and Basins region?

• ranching, farming, tourism, oil, and natural gas

• mining, farming, manufacturing, education, and oil

• tourism, petroleum, farming, lumber, and natural gas

What is the tallest mountain peak in Texas?

• Guadalupe Peak

• Geronimo Peak

• Permian Peak

How does the climate of the Great Plains region differ from the rest of Texas?

• The summers are often hot and humid, while the winter months are cold and dry.

• The summers are often mild and dry, while the winter months are cool and rainy.

• The summers are often hot and dry, while the winter months are the coldest of all of the state’s regions.

What three subsections is the North Central Plains region divided into?

• Grand Prairie, Cross Timbers, and Rolling Plains

• Grand Prairie, Great Plains, and Cross Timbers

• Great Plains, Grand Prairie, and Rolling Plains

What is the state flower of Texas?

• desert marigold

• Indian paintbrush

• bluebonnet

What are the main industries of the Coastal Plains Region?

• oil, mining, and farming

• ranching, farming, and fishing

• ranching, mining, and fishing

What natural disasters is the coastal region prone to experiencing?

• hurricanes and tornadoes

• hurricanes and floods

• earthquakes and hurricanes