WorksheetsTexas Geography and History Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
A geographer who was in the Great Plains region of Texas would most likely make which statement?
“From where I stand, I can see the Gulf of Mexico.”
“After a grueling climb, I reached the 8,750-foot summit.”
“I see few trees and mostly flat, rolling land.”
“I see a lot of mesas and steep-sided hills.”
Which geographic region of Texas includes the Panhandle?
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” – Benjamin Franklin Is this a primary or secondary source?
A secondary source because it summarizes Franklin’s actions
A primary source because it is a direct quote from Franklin
A primary source because it was written about Franklin
A secondary source because it analyzes Franklin’s ideas
Which region of Texas is known for mountainous terrain and desert environment?
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
Which region of Texas does NOT have heavy rainfall?
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
Which of the following best defines absolute location?
A general area without exact coordinates
A location described as “northeast of another place”
The exact position of a place using latitude & longitude
A location that cannot be identified using GPS
What key question does the theme of “Place” answer?
What is it like at this location?
Why do people live here?
How do people move in this area?
Where is this location found?
Which region of Texas is characterized by flat, treeless prairies & high plains in the north?
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
What are regions in geography?
Areas of land with features that set them apart
Groups of people sharing beliefs/customs
Areas of water such as rivers/oceans
People who study history and past events
Which region of Texas borders Mexico but has few major rivers?
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
If you lived in Laredo, how would you describe the relative location of Austin?
Austin is northeast of Laredo
Austin is west of Laredo
Austin is southwest of Lubbock
Austin is east of Houston
How does the climate of the Coastal Plains differ from the Mountains & Basins?
Both have the same climate year-round.
Coastal Plains are hot & humid, M&B are dry & desert-like
Coastal Plains are colder & drier than M&B
M&B are humid, while Coastal Plains are arid
How does human-environment interaction affect farming in the Great Plains?
Farmers use irrigation systems to grow crops in dry conditions
Technology eliminated the need to adapt
The natural vegetation makes farming easy without changes
The region is uninhabitable for farming
Which region of Texas is best for cattle ranching?
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Central Plains
Which geographical feature marks the eastern boundary of the Great Plains?
Balcones Escarpment
Pecos River
Rio Grande
Caprock Escarpment
Which region of Texas receives the most rainfall?
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Which factor explains climate differences across Texas?
Texas covers a large area with a diverse landscape
Texas is one of the southernmost U.S. states
Texas has many cultural influences
Texas is separated from Mexico by the Rio Grande
Which of the following is a way Texans modified their environment to reduce flooding?
Constructing levees, dams, and reservoirs
Building homes closer to rivers
Avoiding construction near water
Relying on natural floodplains
The image of a landfill best represents which theme of geography?
Human-Environment Interaction
Place
Location
Movement
During the Texas Revolution, which factor most influenced a Mexican soldier’s perspective?
Support for Anglo settlers’ independence
Belief that Texas should remain part of Mexico
Loyalty to the Mexican government & laws
Opposition to Texan independence
How might the ideas of Tejanos differ from new settlers during the Revolution?
Many Tejanos wanted Texas to remain part of Mexico
All Tejanos wanted independence
New settlers wanted Mexico to stay in charge
New settlers wanted peace with Mexico
Which of the following explains how the theme of location influenced Houston’s economy?
Its Gulf Coast location allowed for a major shipping industry
Its desert environment created mining jobs
Its elevation blocked trade routes
Its closeness to Mexico changed its culture
How do the North Central Plains and Coastal Plains differ?
Both are mountainous with rocky terrain
North Central = rolling hills & grasslands, Coastal = flat land, forests, wetlands
North Central = forests, Coastal = dry desert
Coastal = hilly & dry, North Central = flat & dry
