Geography Quiz

What do biomes include?

• Only plant life

• Only animal life

• Both plant and animal life

• Only human life

What is climate?

• The weather conditions of a place over a short period of time

• The average weather conditions of a place over an extended period of time

• The temperature of a place at noon

• The amount of rainfall in a year

What does precipitation include?

• Only rain

• Only snow

• Rain, snow, and sleet

• Only wind

How many physical regions is Texas divided into?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What plays a large part in the physical characteristics of a region?

• Human activities

• Landforms

• Technology

• Politics

What is the main focus of the 'Regions of Texas' section?

• The history of Texas

• The physical characteristics and climate of Texas regions

• The population of Texas

• The economy of Texas

What does the climate include?

• Only temperature

• Only precipitation

• Temperature, precipitation, and wind

• Only wind

What type of vegetation is commonly found in the North Central Plains region of Texas?

• Pine forests

• Grasslands

• Desert shrubs

• Mangroves

What is a significant feature of the Great Plains region in Texas?

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Edwards Plateau

• The Rio Grande River

• The Piney Woods

Which region of Texas is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Lower Rio Grande Valley?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins