2025 UIL SS Part 2

Which river is located to the north of the region described in the document?

• Colorado River

• Red River

• Rio Grande River

• Ohio River

What type of terrain characterizes the Rolling Plains?

• Flat and grassy

• Rocky and rolling

• Mountainous and forested

• Sandy and desert-like

Which landmark is found in the Cross Timbers area?

• Palo Duro Canyon State Park

• Dinosaur Valley State Park

• Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

• Stockton Plateau

What resources are associated with the Grand Prairie?

• Oil and gas

• Livestock, cotton, and corn

• Peaches and peanuts

• Stone and gravel

Which city is NOT mentioned as part of the Great Plains Region?

• Amarillo

• Midland

• Dallas

• Pecos

What is the second-largest canyon in the U.S. mentioned in the document?

• Grand Canyon

• Palo Duro Canyon

• Bryce Canyon

• Antelope Canyon

What are the main resources and industries in the High Plains region of Texas?

• Gold and silver mining

• Petroleum, natural gas, and agriculture

• Fishing and shipbuilding

• Technology and software development

Which city is NOT found in the Mountains and Basins Region of Texas?

• El Paso

• Marfa

• Austin

• Fort Stockton

What is the highest peak in Texas, located in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park?

• Mount Bonnell

• Guadalupe Peak

• Mount Everest

• Mount McKinley

Why was Texas considered an attractive place for immigrants after achieving statehood?

• It had a cold climate

• Land was available and affordable

• It was close to the ocean

• It had a large number of factories