Texas History Unit 1

How did people in West Texas adapt to meet their water and energy needs?

• They built large reservoirs to store water.

• They modified windmills to pump water in dry areas.

• They dug deep wells to access underground rivers.

• They imported water from neighboring states.

What are the main features of the Mountains and Basins region?

• Located in far West Texas; hot and dry climate; desert plants like cacti and yucca; mountains and basins.

• Rich in forests and lakes; mild climate; abundant wildlife; rolling hills.

• Located in the central part of Texas; humid climate; diverse flora and fauna; flat plains.

• Home to large cities; tropical climate; coastal beaches; fertile soil.

Which Texas region includes the Cross Timbers with oak, pecan, and elm trees?

• The North Central Plains

• The Gulf Coast

• The Hill Country

• The Trans-Pecos

Which Texas region has fertile soil good for crops like cotton?

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Hill Country

Which Texas region is characterized by flat grasslands and is ideal for ranching and farming?

• The Great Plains

• The Hill Country

• The Piney Woods

• The Coastal Plains

Which historic innovation was adapted in West Texas to survive the environment?

• Solar panels

• Windmills

• Water wheels

• Geothermal systems

Which Texas region faces the Gulf of Mexico?

• The Coastal Plains

• The Hill Country

• The Panhandle

• The Trans-Pecos

Which Texas region is known for its humid climate and proximity to the Gulf Coast?

• The Coastal Plains

• The Hill Country

• The Panhandle

• The Trans-Pecos

Which Texas region borders the Gulf of Mexico and has some of the state’s biggest oil discoveries?

• The Hill Country

• The Panhandle

• The Coastal Plains

• The Piney Woods

Which Texas region has rolling hills, tall grasses, and cities like Fort Worth and Arlington?

• The North Central Plains

• The Gulf Coast

• The Hill Country

• The Trans-Pecos