Unit 1 6wk Review

A geographer in the Great Plains region of Texas would most likely make which

statement?

• “I see few trees and mostly

  flat, rolling land.”

• “From where I stand, I can see the Gulf of Mexico.”

• “I see a lot of mesas and steep-sided hills.”

• “After a grueling climb, I reached the 8,750-foot summit.”

How can this map become a special purpose map?

• Add shading to show geographic features

• Add blue lines to show rivers and lakes

• Label major divisions of the state

• Use colors to show population density differences

Which geographic region of Texas includes the Panhandle?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

Based on the historical context of the Texas Revolution, which of the following factors would

most likely influence a Mexican soldier's perspective?

• Their opposition to Texan independence.

• Their belief that Texas should remain part of Mexico.

• Their loyalty to the Mexican government and laws.

• Their support for Anglo-American settlers' independence.

Is a quote from Benjamin Franklin in 1780 a primary or secondary source?

• A secondary source because it analyzes Franklin’s ideas

• A primary source because it is a quote from Ben Franklin

• A primary source because it was written about Franklin

• A secondary source because it summarizes Franklin’s actions

You live in Houston. How can you describe Houston's relative location to the state capital, Austin?

• Austin is south of Houston.

• Austin is east of Houston.

• Austin is northwest of Houston.

• Austin is southeast of Houston.

How does MR. HELP's human-environment interaction help us understand the agricultural

practices in the Great Plains region?

• The Great Plains region is uninhabitable, there is no agricultural development.

• Farmers have modified the landscape to grow crops in a dry

  climate.

• The climate and natural vegetation require no changes for farming.

• Technology has made human adaptation unnecessary.

What question does the geographic theme of “Place” answer?

• What is it like at this location?

• Where is this location found?

• How to people move in this region?

• Why do people live here?

What are Regions?

• People who study history and past events

• Areas of water such as lakes, rivers and oceans

• Groups of people sharing goals, beliefs and customs

• Areas of land with features that set them apart from others

What region does not have heavy rainfall?

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Coastal Plains