Regions and Characteristics Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a physical characteristic?

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Cities

• Deserts

What is climate?

• The weather conditions over a short period of time

• The average weather conditions over an extended period of time

• The temperature of a specific day

• The amount of rainfall in a year

What do physical characteristics help geographers describe?

• Different areas on Earth's surface

• The population of a region

• The economic activities of a region

• The history of a region

Which region of Texas is characterized by rolling plains and is divided into three subregions: the Grand Prairie, Cross Timbers, and Rolling Plains?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Which region of Texas is home to the Chihuahuan Desert?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What is the primary use of land in the North Central Plains region of Texas?

• Urban development

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Tourism

Which region of Texas includes the Edwards Plateau?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Which region of Texas is characterized by its flat, low-lying land and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Which region of Texas is known for its agricultural activities, including farming and ranching?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Which city in the North Central Plains has a population of 964,254?

• El Paso

• Lubbock

• Austin

• Houston