Week 3 Article 3: Mountains and Basins

Where is the Mountains and Basins region of Texas located?

• Eastern Texas

• Western Texas

• Northern Texas

• Southern Texas

What is the tallest peak in Texas, located in the Mountains and Basins region?

• Guadalupe Peak

• El Capitan

• Emory Peak

• Mount Livermore

Name two mountain ranges found in the Mountains and Basins region of Texas.

• Davis Mountains, Hueco Mountains (also acceptable: Franklin Mountains, Delaware Mountains)

• Guadalupe Mountains, Ozark Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada, Cascade Range

The Chihuahuan Desert, the largest desert in North America, covers much of the Mountains and Basins region.

• True

• False

How much precipitation do many of the mountain ranges in the Mountains and Basins region receive each year?

• Up to 18 inches

• Over 50 inches

• Less than 2 inches

• About 40 inches

Which river forms the eastern border of the Mountains and Basins region and provides fresh water for much of the area?

• Pecos River

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Brazos River

List two main industries of the Mountains and Basins region of Texas.

• Ranching, farming (also acceptable: tourism, oil, natural gas)

• Fishing, shipbuilding

• Forestry, paper manufacturing

• Technology, film production

What are some tourist attractions in the city of El Paso?

• El Paso Mission Trail, Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site

• Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island

• Statue of Liberty, Central Park

• Space Needle, Pike Place Market