Texas Geography and Regions Unit 1

What are the three subregions of the North Central Plains?

• Cross Timbers, Rolling Plains, and Piedmont

• Rolling Plains, Piedmont, and Permian Basin

• Piedmont, Permian Basin, and Grand Prairie

• Grand Prairie, Cross Timbers, and Rolling Plains

What is the annual rainfall of this region in inches?

• 10-20

• 20-30

• 30-40

• 40-50

What is the state flower of Texas?

• chuparosa

• bluebonnet

• desert marigold

• Indian paintbrush

What does the term “panhandle” mean in this article?

• an area prone to flooding

• where the borders of a state narrow

• the separation between land and water

• the narrow part that sticks out from the rest

Where is the Llano Basin located?

• just north of the Rio Grande River

• the border between Texas and Mexico

• between the Rockies and Appalachians

• 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

• summers are hot and dry

• winters are cold and humid

• summers are hot and humid

Which of the following is a physical characteristic?

• a bridge

• the economy

• population

• lakes

Which of the following statements about biomes is not true?

• Soils can affect biomes.

• Biomes never change or adapt.

• They are communities of living organisms.

• Plants and animals depend on each other for survival.

What is climate?

• the population of a region

• the average weather condition

• the type of soil in a specific area

• the most common plant of a biome

How many subregions are in the Coastal Plains Region?

• two

• three

• four

• five