Week 3: (Part 1) Regions of Texas

Which of the following is a physical characteristic?

• a bridge

• population

• the economy

• lakes

Which of the following statements about biomes is NOT true?

• soils can affect biomes

• they are communities of living organisms

• biomes never change or adapt

• plants and animals depend on each other for survival

What is climate?

• the population of a region

• the type of soil in a specific area

• the average weather condition

• the most common plant of a biome

What does the term "panhandle" mean in this article?

• an area prone to flooding

• the separation between land and water

• where the borders of a state narrow

• the narrow part that sticks out from the rest

Where is the Llano Basin located in the Great Plains?

• just north of the Rio Grande River

• between the Rockies and Appalachians

• the border between Texas and Mexico

• Where the Llano and Colorado River meet

How does the climate of the Great Plains region differ from the rest of Texas?

• winters are mild and wet

• winters are cold and humid

• summers are hot and dry

• summers are hot and humid

What is the tallest mountain in Texas?

• Hueco Peak

• Geronimo Peak

• Permian Peak

• Guadalupe Peak

What is the largest desert in North America?

• the Mojave Desert

• The Great Basin Desert

• the Sonoran Desert

• The Chihuahuan Desert

What is one of the main industries in this region?

• education

• manufacturing

• lumber

• ranching

Which is NOT a species of animal that lives in the Great Plains?

• deer

• elephant

• prairie dogs

• coyotes