4 Regions of Texas Unit Exam

What term describes activities and businesses that contribute to the economy of an area?

• landform

• population

• economic activity

• climate

Which region of Texas is known for its rugged mountains, deserts, and a few resources?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains region

• North Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Match the following terms with their definitions:

• types of plants found in an area

• vegetation

• average weather over a long period

• landform

• A natural feature of the earth's surface

• climate

Which region of Texas is generally flat and close to the Gulf of Mexico?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains region

• North Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What is a map that shows the distribution and density of people in a given area called?

• population map

• landmark

• landform

• climate

What term describes a specific area within a region known for its unique physical features?

• landform

• climate

• landmark

• population

Which region of Texas is known for rolling hills and plains and is known for its manufacturing and military?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains region

• North Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What is the study of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period of time called?

• population

• climate

• landform

• landmark

(a)   describes a well-known feature or structure in a specific area.

• landform
• population
• landmark
• climate

The region of Texas that has flat plains and is suitable for farming is (a)  

• Coastal Plains
• Great Plains region
• North Central Plains
• Mountains and Basins