Ch. 2 L. 2 The Great Plains Region

The Great Plains Region has ____ sections.

• 5

• 4

• 10

• 7

Which of the following is part of the Great Plains region of Texas?

• High Plains

• Edwards Plateau

• Llano Basin

• All of the answers

The vegetation in the geographic region includes ______.

• rocks

• different grasses, forests

• cacti

• rolling hills, few trees

Based on the region's natural resources, which of the following industries is found in the Great Plains region of Texas?

• coal

• timber

• oil

• None of the answers

Farmers grow wheat, cotton, and ____ in the Great Plains Region.

• water

• peanuts

• sorghum

• yarn

Why did people move to the Great Plains region of Texas?

• It is a good place to build large towns and cities.

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  It is a good place to mine coal and other natural resources.

• It is a good place to start a fishing industry.

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  It is a good place to graze cattle and grow grains.

The Great Plains region of Texas is most like which of these other areas?

• Coastal areas of Central America

• Pampas region of South America

• Sahara Desert region of Africa

• Marshy areas of North America

How did the founders of Amarillo decide on its location?

• A railroad was also going to be built in the same location.

• The location was ideal for trade with Mexico and Central America.

• The location was ideal for shipping and trade by sea.

• Farms and ranches in the area were already successful.

Major cities in the Great Plains region include ____.

• Lubbock, Amarillo, Dallas

• Lubbock, Amarillo, Houston

• Houston, San Antonio, Austin

• Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa

What is a landmark found in the Great Plains Region?

• Grand Canyon

• Palo Duro Canyon

• Prairie Dog Town