WorksheetsTexas Eco Regions
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which eco region experiences wind erosion most commonly?
Piney woods
High plains
Trans Pecos
Katy TX
What eco region in TX has the most wind erosion from the Gulf of Mexico?
Gulf Prairies and Marshes
Pineywoods
Edwards Aquifer
Australia
What is the primary agent of erosion in the High Plains?
Water
Gravity
Wind
James Bond
Which one of the following is an outcome of deposition?
Formation of an island
Ice Wedging
Creation of Arches
Rivers being carved out of rock
Blackland prairie is formed mainly by
chemical weathering
wildfires and wildlife grazing
deposition
ice wedging
Weathering
deposits sediments
moves water by gravity
determines cold fronts moving in
breaks rocks down
Plants prevent erosion by
going through photosynthesis to make oxygen
formation of seeds
anchoring soil in place
None of these are true
What is the process of weathering that occurs when water freezes in rock?
Ice wedging
glacial retreat
ice caps melting
water flow
Chemical weathering
happens very quickly
only happens where the temperature is hot
changes the chemical composition of materials
breaks rock down by temperature changes
This ecoregion is known for it's solid limestone and is
located at the point of the "big bend" of the Rio Grande
River
Piney Woods
Edwards Plateau
Rolling Hills
Llano Uplift
The 10 eco regions in TX are
unique with their plant and animal communities
have a unique climate
characterized by ecological features
All of these are true
This TX eco region is located in the eastern portion of the state and is the wettest region in Texas
Piney Woods
Blackland Prairie
Edwards Plateau
Gulf Prairies and Marshes
