WorksheetsMountains and Basins
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Land along the Rio Grande receives adequate water for crops and livestock.
True
False
Loving County is sparsely populated because it has been preserved as a national grassland.
True
False
The Big Bend National Park is located near the curve in the Rio Grande that turns northeast before flowing south again.
True
False
Once-extinct elk have been reintroduced into the Guadalupe Mountains.
True
False
Areas in the region with higher elevations have warmer temperatures and less rain than the lower basins areas.
True
False
What geographical significance do the Pecos River and the Rio Grande have in the Mountains and Basins?
Both have man-made irrigation systems
Both include the most populous areas in the state
The two rivers nearly bound the region
Which city is part of the largest urban center on the US-Mexican border?
Fort Davis
Pecos
EL Paso
Why do cities and towns tend to develop along rivers like the Rio Grande?
available water
higher-priced crops
natural landmarks
Which of the following supports the Mountains and Basins region has highest elevations in the state?
Mt. Livermore is the state's most famous peak
The state's 7 highest mountain peaks are in the region
The Rocky Mountains extend from Canada to TX
What is the purpose of the NAFTA?
to replace the El Paso warehouse industry
to produce higher-cost clothing and toys for the US
to lessen trade barriers between US and Canada and Mexico
