8.19.26 DOL TEKS 7.8A

Which statements describe a similarity between the North Central Plains and Great Plains regions of Texas?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Both regions have desert climates.

• Both regions border the Gulf of Mexico.

• Both regions support farming or ranching.

• Both regions contain large areas of grassland.

• Both regions contain high mountain ranges.

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Part A: Which statement best describes a difference between the Coastal Plains and Mountains & Basins regions of Texas?

• The Coastal Plains and Mountains and Basins regions both contain large grasslands and moderate rainfall.

• The Coastal Plains has dense forests and receives more rainfall, while the Mountains and Basins region has deserts and receives less rainfall.

• The Coastal Plains region contains mountains, while the Mountains and Basins region contains wetlands.

• The Coastal Plains and Mountains and Basins regions both border the Gulf of Mexico.

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Part B: Which detail from the images best supports the answer to Part A?

• The Coastal Plains image shows dense trees and vegetation, while the Mountains and Basins image shows mountains and dry desert land.

• The Coastal Plains image shows grasslands, while the Mountains and Basins image shows ranching areas.

• Both images show large forests and similar amounts of vegetation.

• Both images show similar landforms and climate conditions.

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