Week 3 Article 4: North Central Plains

According to the passage, where is the North Central Plains region located?

• West of the High Plains

• East of the High Plains

• South of the Great Plains

• North of the Rolling Plains

Which of the following is NOT a subregion of the North Central Plains?

• Grand Prairie

• Cross Timbers

• Rolling Plains

• Coastal Plains

Fill in the blank: The climate of the North Central Plains Region is more ______ than the regions to the west and receives an average of 20-30 inches of rain each year.

• humid

• arid

• cold

• dry

Which of the following animals can be found in the North Central Plains region?

• Alligators

• Bobcats

• Penguins

• Kangaroos

What is the main economic activity in the North Central Plains region?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Farming and ranching

• Technology

Fill in the blank: The Grand Prairie region is mainly flat grassland with few ______.

• hills

• rivers

• forests

• mountains

Which of the following crops is NOT mentioned as being grown in the North Central Plains?

• Peanuts

• Cotton

• Rice

• Wheat