Texas Trail Adventure Through Geography and History

Join Tumbleweed Tanya on a virtual tour of Texas, focusing on the Mountains and Basins region. This area, the most western part of Texas, is known for its high, dry landscapes, including the Rocky Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert. Key highlights include the Davis, Chisos, and Guadalupe Mountains, with Guadalupe Peak being the highest point in Texas. The tour also covers Big Bend National Park, a desert area with historical significance. The city of El Paso, the largest in this region, is also featured. Remember to take notes and enjoy the sights!

Who is the tour guide for the Virtual Texas Tour?

• Tumbleweed Tanya

• Cactus Carl

• Desert Dave

• Rocky Rita

Which region is the most western part of Texas?

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• Central Plains

What is a basin?

• A high mountain peak

• A low bowl-shaped land with higher ground around it

• A flat desert area

• A river valley

Which mountain range is located in the center of the Mountains and Basins region?

• Chisos Mountains

• Davis Mountains

• Guadalupe Mountains

• Sierra Madre

What is the highest point in Texas?

• El Capitan

• Guadalupe Peak

• Davis Peak

• Chisos Peak

What percentage of Big Bend National Park is desert?

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

• 99%

Where was the largest peridotal bone discovered?

• Chihuahuan Desert

• El Paso

• Big Bend National Park

• Davis Mountains

What does 'El Paso' mean in Spanish?

• The Pass

• The Desert

• The Mountain

• The Valley

Which city is the largest in the Mountains and Basins region?

• Austin

• Houston

• El Paso

• Dallas