Exploring Texas: Maps and Tribes

Which of the following is a region in Texas known for its flatlands and prairies?

• Piney Woods

• Great Plains

• Gulf Coast

• Hill Country

What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

• To show the scale of the map

• To indicate directions

• To display the map's title

• To provide a legend

Which type of map would you use to find the elevation of a mountain?

• Political map

• Road map

• Physical map

• Climate map

Which native tribe is known for living in the Texas region and building large earthen mounds?

• Apache

• Caddo

• Comanche

• Kiowa

What does the scale on a map represent?

• The distance between two points on the map

• The map's orientation

• The type of terrain

• The map's legend

Which Texas region is characterized by its dense forests and abundant wildlife?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• The Great Plains

• Moutains and Basins

What type of map would you use to understand the political boundaries of countries?

• Physical map

• Political map

• Thematic map

• Topographic map

Which native tribe was known for their horse culture and lived in the Great Plains of Texas?

• Karankawa

• Tonkawa

• Comanche

• Jumano

What is the purpose of a map legend?

• To show the map's scale

• To explain the symbols used on the map

• To indicate the map's orientation

• To provide a historical context

Which Texas region is known for its desert landscape and is located in the western part of the state?

• Coastal Plains

• Hill Country

• Trans-Pecos

• Blackland Prairie