Week 3 Article 2: Great Plains

According to the passage, what is the Great Plains region an extension of?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Great Plains of North America

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Gulf of Mexico

Fill in the blank: The High Plains are mostly flat, with higher elevations in the _____

• east

• south

• north

• west

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a mineral found in the Llano Basin?

• A) Gold

• B) Silver

• C) Copper

• D) Iron

What is an escarpment, as described in the passage?

• A long, steep slope that separates areas of land with different elevations.

• A small, flat-topped hill found in deserts.

• A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.

• A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

How much precipitation does the Great Plains region receive on average each year?

• 10 inches

• 15 inches

• 22 inches

• 30 inches

Which animal is NOT mentioned as living in the Great Plains region?

• Deer

• Coyotes

• Elephants

• Prairie dogs

What is the largest industry in the Great Plains region?

• The mining and production of oil and gas.

• Tourism and hospitality services.

• Information technology and software development.

• Film and entertainment industry.