Mountains and Basins of Texas

The video provides an overview of the Mountains and Basins region in Texas, highlighting its climate, physical features, notable locations, and economic activities. The region is characterized by a hot, dry desert climate with low rainfall and features such as mountains, canyons, and basins. Key landmarks include Guadalupe Peak and Big Bend National Park. The economy is diverse, with activities like tourism, oil drilling, and mining. El Paso, a major city in the region, is noted for its unique geography and cultural ties to Mexico.

Which region of Texas is known for its hot and dry climate?

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Piney Woods

What is the typical annual rainfall in the Mountains and Basins region?

• 20 to 30 inches

• 60 to 70 inches

• 40 to 50 inches

• 0 to 16 inches

Which of the following is a physical feature of the Mountains and Basins region?

• Swampy wetlands

• Lush grasslands

• Rocky canyons

• Dense forests

What is the highest point in Texas located in the Mountains and Basins region?

• Davis Mountains

• Guadalupe Peak

• Enchanted Rock

• Mount Bonnell

What river serves as a border between Texas and Mexico in the Mountains and Basins region?

• Brazos River

• Colorado River

• Rio Grande

• Trinity River

Which economic activity is NOT commonly associated with the Mountains and Basins region?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Tourism

• Oil drilling

What is a major city in the Mountains and Basins region known for its diverse economy?

• Austin

• Houston

• Dallas

• El Paso

What is the population of El Paso, Texas, as mentioned in the video?

• 500,000

• 676,000

• 1,000,000

• 850,000

El Paso is split by a mountain. What does this mountain separate?

• Upper and Lower

• East and West

• Central and Peripheral

• North and South

Which city is El Paso's sister city in Mexico?

• Guadalajara

• Monterrey

• Tijuana

• Ciudad Juárez