Great Plains of Texas

Which of the following is part of the Great Plains region of Texas?

• High Plains

• Llano Basin

• Both High Plains and Llano Basin

Based on the region's natural resources, which of the following industries is found in the Great Plains region of Texas?

• Timber

• Oil

• None of these

Why did people move to the Great Plains region of Texas?

• It is a good place to graze cattle and grow grains.

• It is a good place to start a fishing industry.

• It is a good place to build large towns and cities.

The Great Plains region of Texas is most like which of these other areas?

• Coastal areas of Central America

• Pampas region of South America

• Marshy areas of North America

How did the founders of Amarillo decide on its location?

• The location was ideal for shipping and trade by sea.

• The location was ideal for trade with Mexico and Central America.

• A railroad was also going to be built in the same location.

According to the map, which city is located near sources of natural gas AND wind power?

• Odessa

• Amarillo

• Fort Worth

Which of the following landforms found in Texas would be most likely to encourage settlement by farmers and ranchers?

• Plateaus

• Mountains

• Plains

Amarillo is a center for the natural gas industry. Which of the following is a natural resource related to this industry?

• Helium

• Livestock

• Mohair

What caused Lubbock to grow quickly in the early 1900s?

• Retail merchants opened many large stores there.

• The Santa Fe Railroad built a line through it.

• Many students entered Texas Tech University.

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