Regions of Texas Quiz

What does a physical geographer study?

• Landforms and climates

• Historical events

• Animals and their habitats

• Stars and planets

Which of the following is an example of a landform?

• A city

• A mountain

• A forest

• A river

What is the Cap Rock Escarpment?

• A long high slope at the edge of a plateau

• A desert area

• A type of tree

• A river in Texas

What kind of climate can the North Central Plains have?

• Very hot and very cold

• Always cold

• Always rainy

• Always hot

What is the nickname of the Great Plains region?

• The Windy Desert

• The High Plateau

• The Green Valley

• The Big Empty

What is the climate like in the Great Plains?

• Always hot

• Always rainy

• Always cold

• Hot summers and cold winters

What is a basin?

• A type of tree

• A mountain

• A saucer-shaped landform

• A river

Which river is the fifth largest in the U.S.?

• Hudson River

• Rio Grande River

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

What is the climate like in the Coastal Plains during summer?

• Mild and rainy

• Hot and humid

• Cold and snowy

• Dry and windy

What does Matul hope his website will teach viewers?

• About different countries

• About different historical events

• About different animals

• About different regions of Texas