Texas Geography & History Review

How do the Coastal Plains and the North Central Plains differ in their natural landscapes?

• Both regions are mountainous with rocky terrain.

• Coastal Plains are flat with forests and wetlands, while the North Central Plains have rolling hills and grasslands.

• Coastal Plains are dry deserts, while the North Central Plains have dense forests.

• Coastal Plains are hilly and dry, while the North Central Plains are flat.

During the Texas Revolution, what viewpoint would a Mexican soldier most likely hold?

• They wanted to stay loyal to Mexico’s government and laws.

• They supported Anglo settlers’ push for independence.

• They believed Texas should break away from Mexico.

• They hoped to form a new government with Texans.

Which Texas region includes the Panhandle?

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Benjamin Franklin once said, 'Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.' Is this a primary or secondary source?

• A secondary source because it explains Franklin’s actions.

• A primary source since it is Franklin’s own words.

• A primary source since it was written about Franklin.

• A secondary source since it analyzes Franklin’s ideas.

If you live in Laredo, which phrase best describes Austin's location compared to yours?

• Austin is northeast of Laredo.

• Austin is west of Laredo.

• Austin is southwest of Lubbock.

• Austin is east of Houston.

Why does Texas have such a wide variety of climates?

• It is one of the southernmost states in the U.S.

• It has many different cultural groups and populations.

• It shares a border with Mexico.

• It covers a very large area with diverse landforms.

Which Texas region is known for its mountains and desert environment?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

What does the theme of 'Place' in geography ask?

• Why do people choose to live here?

• What is it like in this location?

• How do people move in this region?

• Where is it located?

Which of the following is the best definition of regions?

What makes the Mountains and Basins region different from the others?

• It has the largest number of federal lands.

• It shares the longest border with Mexico.

• It lacks many major rivers.

• It has more large cities than other regions.