Texas History Unit 1 Review

Use the map to answer the next four questions.

Which letter represents the Great Plains?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Mountains and Basins Region is represented by which letter from the map?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter on the map represents the North Central Plains region?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Use the map to answer the next four questions.

Which letter represents the Coastal Plains Region?

• A

• B

• C

• D

In which region would a visitor find Big Bend National Park and could visit the city of El Paso as well?

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

Which region of Texas has the largest urban (big cities) and cultural centers (museums, sports arenas, tourist attractions)?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Which region of Texas has the highest elevation, is very dry and has deep canyons cut by rivers?

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What region contains the Piney Woods, Post Oak Belt and the city of Houston?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

Which statement about the four regions of Texas is the most accurate?

• The four regions of Texas have similar elevations and natural resources.

• The population of Texas is evenly distributed throughout the four regions.

• The geography of Texas is best suited for farming and ranching.

• The North Central Plains and the Mountains and Basins are the best areas in Texas for farming.

The Coastal Plains of Texas is set off from the western regions by a steep cliff called an -

• Butte

• Drought

• Meridian

• Escarpment