Texas Geography Quiz

What type of major electric power plant is represented by a blue water drop on the map?

• Wind

• Natural Gas

• Hydroelectric

• Nuclear

What type of renewable energy has a potential of more than 6.0 kWh/m2/day in Texas?

• Biomass

• Solar

• Wind

• Geothermal

Which natural resource is represented by the symbol of a yellow drop on the map?

• Natural Gas

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Wind

Which landform is a large, steep hill?

• Mountain

• Valley

• Island

• Cape

Which region of Texas stretches along the Gulf of Mexico?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

How much rainfall does Beaumont receive annually?

• 27.5 inches

• 58 inches

• 20 inches

• 8 inches

What are the main industries of the Coastal Plains region?

• Tourism and hiking

• Sheep, goat, and cattle ranching

• Ranching, farming, and fishing

• Timber and mining

Which region of Texas is known for having the only mountains in the state?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Which region of Texas is mostly flat near the Gulf of Mexico?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

What is the low land between mountains called?

• Desert

• Basin

• Swamp

• Plain