Unit 1: Natural Texas and It's People Review

Which states border Texas?

• California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona

• New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mexico

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi

• Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming

Why might the location of Texas influence its resources and landscape?

• Because Texas is surrounded by oceans.

• Because Texas has diverse regions with varying climates and geography.

• Because Texas is bordered by only one country.

• Because Texas has a uniform climate across all regions.

What is one region in Texas?

• The Great Plains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Pacific Coast

Which region of Texas is the most developed and populated?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Central Plains

Which major cities are located in the Coastal Plains region of Texas?

• Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston

• El Paso, Amarillo, Lubbock, and Midland

• Fort Worth, Abilene, Wichita Falls, and Denton

• Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen, and Harlingen

What physical characteristic is unique to the Coastal Plains region of Texas?

• Highest elevation in the state

• Lowest elevation in the state

• Desert climate with little rainfall

• Rocky terrain with sparse vegetation

What is the climate like in the Coastal Plains region of Texas?

• Mild climate with abundant rainfall

• Hot and dry with little rainfall

• Cold and snowy with frequent storms

• Tropical climate with high humidity

What is true about the rivers in Texas in relation to the Coastal Plains region?

• All rivers in Texas flow through the Coastal Plains region

• No rivers flow through the Coastal Plains region

• Only one river flows through the Coastal Plains region

• Rivers in Texas flow only through the Mountains and Basins region

What cities are in the Coastal Plains region?

• Houston, Dallas, and Austin

• Miami, Orlando, and Tampa

• San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego

• Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville

What are the physical characteristics of the North Central Plains?

• Mountainous terrain with heavy vegetation

• Flat prairies and plains with little vegetation

• Desert-like conditions with no rainfall

• Coastal area with high humidity