Social Studies Unit 1 TEST

Which region of Texas could be most affected by hurricanes?

• 2. Mountains and Basins

• 1. Great Plains

• 1. Central Plains

• 1. Coastal Plains

All of the following are ways that Texans make a living EXCEPT:

• 3. ranching/farming

• 1. commercial fishing

• 1. snow skiing

• 1. oil industry

This is a map feature that displays the cardinal (N,S,E,W) and intermediate directions.

• 3. line of longitude

• 1. line of latitude

• 1. compass rose

• 1. scale

This item shows the relationship between distance on a map and the actual distance.

• 4. map scale

• 1. compass rose

• 1. line of latitude

• 1. line of longitude

In which Texas region is Big Bend National Park located?

• 1. Coastal Plains

• 1. North Central Plains

• 1. Great Plains

• Mountains & Basins

According to this map of Texas, which region has the greatest amount of larger communities or major cities?

• Mountains & Basins

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

Using all the map skills from the map of Texas, which city is southwest of Austin?

• Amarillo

• Houston

• Dallas

• San Antonio

The study of the Earth and its people is called _______________.

Chose between the 2 words below and TYPE YOUR ANSWER BELOW

2. geography OR astronomy

TRUE or FALSE

All people must have their basic needs of food, shelter, and clothing met in order to survive.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The ________________ is a movement from one region to another.

2. Chose between the 2 words below and TYPE YOUR ANSWER BELOW

3. climate OR migration