Coastal Plains of Texas Quiz

What is the largest region in Texas?

• The Gulf Coast Prairies

• The Pine Woods Belt

• The Coastal Plains

• The Blackland Prairie

How far inland does the Coastal Plains region extend?

• 100 miles

• 250 miles

• 400 miles

• 500 miles

Which subregion of the Coastal Plains is filled with marshes, prairies, and thick grasslands?

• The Pine Woods Belt

• The Post Oak Belt

• The Gulf Coast Prairies

• The Blackland Prairie

What type of forests are found in the Pine Woods Belt?

• Oak forests

• Pine forests

• Cedar forests

• Maple forests

Which subregion of the Coastal Plains has sandy soil that allows little to grow except for oak, cedar, and some pine trees?

• The Pine Woods Belt

• The Post Oak Belt

• The Gulf Coast Prairies

• The Blackland Prairie

Which subregion of the Coastal Plains is known for its rich soil and flat landscape?

• The Pine Woods Belt

• The Post Oak Belt

• The Gulf Coast Prairies

• The Blackland Prairie

Where is the South Texas Plains located?

• In the northernmost part of the state

• In the southernmost part of the state

• In the easternmost part of the state

• In the westernmost part of the state

Which animal is NOT mentioned as living in the Coastal Plains?

• White tail deer

• Bobcats

• Foxes

• Bears

What is the climate like in the South Texas Plains?

• Hot and dry

• Cold and wet

• Humid and wet

• Mild and dry

How much rain do some areas of the Coastal Plains receive per year?

• 10 inches

• 25 inches

• 40 inches

• 60 inches