Texas Regions and Characteristics

Texas Regions and Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the four regions of Texas: Mountain and Basin, Gulf Coast, Great Plains, and North Central Plains. It compares and contrasts these regions, highlighting their unique characteristics and resources. The Gulf Coast region is compared with the Mountain and Basin region, emphasizing differences in climate and geography. The Great Plains and Panhandle, as well as the North Central Plains, are also discussed. The video concludes with reflective questions to encourage deeper understanding.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of using the Bayou in the lesson?

To explore wildlife

To learn about water conservation

To understand Texas history

To better understand the regions of Texas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region is described as having the least amount of rainfall?

Gulf Coast

Mountain and Basin

Great Plains

North Central Plains

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key difference between the Gulf Coast and Mountain and Basin regions?

The Gulf Coast has more mountains

The Mountain and Basin region is more arable

The Gulf Coast has more rainfall

The Mountain and Basin region is warmer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region is known for being the coldest?

Gulf Coast

Great Plains

Mountain and Basin

North Central Plains

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature of the Gulf Coast region?

Deserts

Green foliage and water bodies

Mountains

Snow-covered plains

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is the largest in the Gulf Coast region?

Lubbock

El Paso

Amarillo

Houston

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region includes the cities of Lubbock and Amarillo?

Great Plains

Mountain and Basin

Gulf Coast

North Central Plains

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of the North Central Plains region?

It has the most rainfall

It includes cities like San Antonio and Austin

It is the most arable

It is the coldest region

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the visual exercise using the Bayou?

To understand water flow

To compare regions

To learn about plant species

To compare wildlife