The Coastal Plains Region L.4 Quiz

What do the Coastal Plains and the Mountains and Basins regions have in common?

• They both have areas of very high elevation.

• They both border the Rio Grande.

• They both have a long coastline.

• They both have very wet climates.

How did the Post Oak Belt and the Piney Woods get their names?

• from the climate

• from the vegetation

• from the landforms

• all of the above

How do farmers modify the environment in dry areas, such as the South Texas Plain, to water their crops?

• They dig deep wells to bring water to the surface.

• They use transportation systems to import water from other states.

• They use irrigation to bring water from other areas.

• They build dams on rivers to control flooding.

Which of the following cities is located in the Coastal Plains region of Texas?

• San Antonio

• Fort Worth

• El Paso

• Lubbock

What natural landform is located along the coastline in the Coastal Plains region?

• Blackland Prairie

• Padre Island

• Rio Grande Plain

• Balcones Escarpment