Texas Geography and History Quiz

A geographer who was in the Great Plains region of Texas would most likely make which statement?

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

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

• “I see few trees and mostly flat, rolling land.”

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

Which geographic region of Texas includes the Panhandle?

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” – Benjamin Franklin Is this a primary or secondary source?

• A secondary source because it summarizes Franklin’s actions

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

• A primary source because it was written about Franklin

• A secondary source because it analyzes Franklin’s ideas

Which region of Texas is known for mountainous terrain and desert environment?

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Which region of Texas does NOT have heavy rainfall?

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Coastal Plains

Which of the following best defines absolute location?

• A general area without exact coordinates

• A location described as “northeast of another place”

• The exact position of a place using latitude & longitude

• A location that cannot be identified using GPS

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

• What is it like at this location?

• Why do people live here?

• How do people move in this area?

• Where is this location found?

Which region of Texas is characterized by flat, treeless prairies & high plains in the north?

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

What are regions in geography?

• Areas of land with features that set them apart

• Groups of people sharing beliefs/customs

• Areas of water such as rivers/oceans

• People who study history and past events

Which region of Texas borders Mexico but has few major rivers?

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains