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WorksheetsThe Geography of Texas - Chapter 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which river is a natural border shared by both Texas and Mexico?
Sabine River
Rio Grande
Red River
Mississippi River
In addition to soil, which natural resource is important to farming?
water
timber
fossil fuel
fertilizer
Which of the following happens when water becomes polluted?
Droughts occur.
Aquifers are drained too quickly.
Wildlife becomes threatened.
Water is provided to farms.
Why is the eastern Texas climate good for the area's lush pine forests?
It is hot.
It is cold.
It is wet.
It is dry.
Which of the following affects temperature in Texas?
Distance from the equator
Elevation of the land
Closeness to bodies of water
All of the answers
In which one of these Texas places would you expect the temperatures to be the coolest?
The very southern tip
A coastal area in winter
Along the Rio Grande
High in the mountains
In which geographic region of Texas would you most likely find cacti?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
According to the bar graph, which city has the least amount of precipitation each year?
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Lubbock
El Paso
Texas is located in which region of the United States?
Northeast
Midwest
Southeast
Southwest
What is the highest point in Texas?
Guadalupe Peak
North Central Plains
Edwards Plateau
Balcones Escarpment
According to the map, which city is located near sources of natural gas and wind power?
Amarillo
Fort Worth
Nacogdoches
Odessa
Which of the following best describes the climate of Texas?
It has a mostly cold climate with periods of heavy rains.
It has a mostly dry climate with periods of intense cold.
It has a mostly mild climate with periods of extreme weather.
It has a mostly warm climate with periods of intense heat.
A place in nature where a plant or animal lives.
habitat
natural vegetation
barrier island
escarpment
Plants that have grown naturally in an area for a long time.
habitat
natural vegetation
barrier island
escarpment
A long narrow piece of land that lies just off the coast.
habitat
natural vegetation
barrier island
escarpment
A long, steep slope or cliff.
habitat
natural vegetation
barrier island
escarpment
A natural or artificial lake used to reserve or store water.
reservoir
drought
weather
climate
A period of time with little rain.
reservoir
drought
weather
climate
The condition of the air at one time and place.
reservoir
drought
weather
climate
The patterns of weather in a place over a long period of time.
reservoir
drought
weather
climate
