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WorksheetsGeography of TX
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is a flat, elevated area of land?
Plateau
Aquifer
Butte
Mesa
What is a layer of rock or gravel that absorbs rainfall and keeps it flowing underground?
Aquifer
Reservoir
Lake
River
What is a wide band of latitudes on either side of the Equator, midway between the Equator and the North or South Poles?
Midlatitudes
Equator
Cordinates
Absolute Location
What is the name of the natural underground reservoir that San Antonio and Austin get their water from?
Edwards Aquifer
San Antonio Aquifer
Austin Aquifer
Cullen Aquifer
hat is the name of the natural boundary between the United States and Mexico?
Rio Grande
Red River
Sabine River
San Antonio River
In Texas, what happens to the levels of precipitation as you travel from east to west?
Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
In Texas, what happens to the levels of precipitation as you travel from west to east?
Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
Which mineral resources are important to the Texas economy?
Oil
Natural Gas
Coal
limestone
Ranching
Which geographic feature was established as a boundary between Texas and Oklahoma?
Red River
Rio Grande
Sabine River
San Antonio River
Why did most early Texas farmers chose to settle near the Gulf Coast or along rivers?
Access to water and transporting goods was much easier
Because of the tourism
Because of the big ciites
In which of the Earth’s hemispheres will you find the state of Texas?
Northern and Western Hemispheres
Northern and Eastern Hemispheres
Southern and Western Hemispheres
Southern and Eastern Hemispheres
What do Texans do with some of the land that is not suitable for growing crops?
Ranching-raise livestock
Move out
Build tourist attractions
Which of the following are the "border" rivers of TX?
Red River
Rio Grande
Sabine River
Colorado River
Which of the following are examples of physical characteristics?
landforms
climate
religion
language
Which of the following are examples of human characteristics?
landforms
climate
religion
language
Why does the Gulf Coast have cooler summers, warmer winters and high humidity?
Because of the sea breezes coming in from the Gulf of Mexico
Because of the sea breezes coming in from the Pacific Ocean
Cold wind from the northern U.S. make the temperatures colder
Cold winds from Mexico make the temperatures colder
In what ways do “northers” affect the Texas Panhandle’s climate?
Cold wind from the northern U.S. make the temperatures colder
Cold wind from the southern U.S. make the temperatures colder
Cold wind from the eastern U.S. make the temperatures colder
Cold wind from the western U.S. make the temperatures colder
Why do the mountains of west Texas experience cooler temperatures year-round
Because the Mountains and Basin Region is higher in elevation, the air is thinner and absorbs less heat which in turn make the temperature colder
Because the Coastal Plains region is higher in elevation, the air is thinner and absorbs less heat which in turn make the temperature colder
Because the Great Plains region is higher in elevation, the air is thinner and absorbs more heat which in turn make the temperature colder
Because the North Central Plains region is higher in elevation, the air is thinner and absorbs less heat which in turn make the temperature colder
In which natural region of Texas is San Antonio located?
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
In which natural region of Texas is El Paso located?
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
How have Texans living in the Mountain and Basins Region adapted to the dry climate?
Irrigation Farming
Reservoirs
Moving Out
Drought resistant crops
This region is higher in elevation than the Coastal Plains. The rolling hills, grasses and plains of this region make it well suited for farming. Ft. Worth is one of the major cities located in this region.
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
This region is the largest of the natural regions in Texas. This region lies along the coast and varies from flat land to rolling plains. More Texans live in this region than in any other region.
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
This region is often called the “sea of grass.” This is a dry area where drought is often a problem. Rich oil and gas resources lie beneath much of this region. Lubbock is in this region.
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
This region is the smallest of the four natural regions. It is a highly dry elevated area where drought is often a problem. Ranching and irrigated farming are major resources in this area. El Paso is the major city in this region.
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Great Plains
All four regions share what common economic resources?
farming
ranching
oil
natural gas
fishing
Which region has valuable ports/harbors as an economic resource for shipping goods?
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Which of the four natural regions has fishing as a major resource?
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Which regions have ranching as a major economic activity?
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
Which of the following is an example of LOCATION?
Texas is located in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
Garcia MS is -98.647217 and 29.585440
The Alamo
Guadalupe Peak
Which of the following is an example of PLACE?
Texas is located in the Northern and Western Hemispheres.
Garcia MS is -98.647217 and 29.585440
The Alamo
Guadalupe Peak
Which of the following is an example of MOVEMENT?
Monarch butterflies migrating in the winter
Receiving an Amazon package from China
Lumber
Guadalupe Peak
Which of the following is an example of REGION?
Coastal Plains receive the most rainfall
Cities in Mountains and Basins have an arid climate
Mesas and Buttes
Red River
Which of the following is an example of HUMAN/ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS?
Adapting to arid climate by using irrigation farming
Modifying river by building canals to water our crops
moving from the city to a farm
learning a new language
