Texas Geography and History Concepts

Which Region is Big Bend National Park Located?

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How does the physical environment of coastal Texas contrast with that of the Mountain and

Basin region?

• Coastal Texas has more rivers.

• Coastal Texas has a higher elevation.

• The Mountain and Basin region has more agriculture.

• The Mountain and Basin region has long summers and warm winters.

Which of the following describes the defining characteristics of the era of Natural Texas and Its

People in Texas history?

• American Indian tribes lived in Texas and adapted to the environment.

• Spanish explorers and American Indian tribes both claimed land in Texas.

• Conflicts between European settlers and American Indian tribes were common.

• European settlers in Texas learned about the culture of the American Indian tribes.

How were the Coahuiltecan similar to the Karankawa?

• They were mound builders.

• They were primarily buffalo hunters.

• They were nomads along the Gulf Coast.

• They were mainly farmers who traded with other tribes.

Which of the following best describes the defining characteristics of the Age of Contact era

in Texas history?

• Anglo and Spanish settlers established colonies in Texas.

• American Indian tribes were driven out of Texas by French settlers.

• Spanish explorers and French explorers both claimed land in Texas.

• Spanish colonists abandoned exploration of Texas after not finding any gold.

Which number represents the Red River, an important border barrier? Use the map above.

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Based on the information on the map, which of the following accounts for the location of the

cities labeled A, B, C, D, and E? Use the map above.

• The cities are located along the state borders

• The cities are located in close proximity to each other.

• The cities are located in the north where the climate is cooler.

• The cities are located near waterways, such as rivers, which provide transportation.

Select the region of Texas where the natural landmark Palo Duro Canyon is located.

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What physical feature is common in both the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains regions of

Texas?

• Lack of significant water resources

• Cold winters and humid hot summers

• Flat land suitable for farming or ranching

• Major cities with large metropolitan areas

Which of these explorers landed at Matagorda Bay while searching for the mouth of

the Mississippi River?

• Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle

• Hernando Cortés

• Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca

• Francisco Vásquez de Coronado