Natural Texas and Its People Review

Which era in history is characterized by the cultures of the American Indian tribes prior to the arrival of

the Europeans?

• Natural Texas and

  Its People

• Age of Contact

• Spanish Colonial

• Mexican National

Jumano Tribes and Caddo Tribes were similar in that they were both -

• Farmers

• Feared

• Nomadic

• Sedentary

True or False: The Caddo was a Texas Native American group that was nomadic, not living in permanent settlements, and were politically unorganized.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Caddo was a Texas Native American group that actually developed farming by crop rotation, lived in permanent settlements, and were politically organized.

Please choose all that describe the North Central Plains.

• Hot summer climate and annual rainfall from 20 to 30 inches.

• Long area that faces the Gulf of Mexico.

• Good soil for growing crops such as cotton.

• Area includes the Cross Timbers, known for large pecan, oak, and elm trees.

• Hot climate with more than 50 inches of rainfall per year in some areas.

Please choose all that describe the Coastal Plains.

• Hot summer climate and annual rainfall from 20 to 30 inches.

• Long area that faces the Gulf of Mexico.

• Good soil for growing crops such as cotton.

• Area includes the Cross Timbers, known for large pecan, oak, and elm trees.

• Hot climate with more than 50 inches of rainfall per year in some areas.

Texas is composed of four natural regions.

Which of the following are natural regions found in the state of Texas?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Pacific Coast

• North Central Plains

• Interior Highlands

• Rocky Mountains

• Coastal Plains

In which region of Texas are hurricanes common due to the location?

• Mountains and Basins

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

Which region of Texas is located along the Gulf of Mexico and contains some of the largest petroleum (oil) discoveries in the state?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

True or False: The Coastal Plains experience hurricanes as a natural disaster.

• True

• False

True or False: The North Central Plains are divided into three sub-regions including the Grand Prairie.

• True

• False