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Texas Geo & Regions review
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geography, regions, Texas
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1
Cattle ranching dominates economy in this region
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Mountains & Basins
Coastal Plains
2
Palo Duro canyon received it's name because "palo duro" means ________ in Spanish
dry plants
strong wind
water sources
hardwood
3
What is the region colored BLUE
Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Mountains & Basins
4
Region has cool summers and winters, mostly grassland
Mountains & Basins
Central Plains
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
5
What is the region colored RED
Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Mountains & Basins
6
Example of a physical characteristic is
music or architecture
landform or climate
7
What agricultural market is San Angelo, on the North Central Plains a leader?
cotton
wool and mohair
lumber
dairy
8
Highest mountain in Texas
Palo Duro Canyon
Big Bend
Guadalupe Peak
Chisos Mountains
9
Guadalupe Peak is the highest mountain in Texas
True
False
10
Why do cities and towns develop along rivers like the Rio Grande?
higher-priced crops
scenic waterfronts
available water source
natural landmarks
11
What is the region colored GREEN
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Mountains & Basins
Central Plains
12
Petroleum industry is a key economic activity
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountains & Basins
Central Plains
13
Hurricanes are common in Coastal Plains
True
False
14
Land along Rio Grande River supplies water for crops
True
False
15
What is the region colored RED
Mountains & Basins
Great Plains
Central Plains
Coastal Plains
16
Region with all the Mountain Ranges in state
Great Plains
Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountains & Basins
17
Which area of Texas is referred to as "Tornado Alley"?
Hill Country
Laguna Madre
Panhandle
Gulf Coast
18
Most of the highest mountains in Texas are found in the
south
north
west
east
19
Example of a human characteristic is
trees or mountains
religion or culture
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What is an example of a physical characteristic of Texas
Guadalupe mountains
State capitol
Spanish language
Catholic religion
21
Texas is the largest state
False
True
