How does the location of Houston make it important to the oil industry?

It is located along shipping routes on the Gulf Coast.

How does the pattern of vegetation in TX change if you travel from east to west?

There are more plants able to handle dry conditions.

In which area of Texas would you expect to find the most air pollution due to cars and highways

The areas of Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston

Look at the map: What can you tell about the location of the cities in the state of Texas?

They are all located on highways.

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Regions of Texas Unit 1 Social Studies

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1
How does the location of Houston make it important to the oil industry?
It is located near oil refineries.
It is located in the middle of East Texas oil fields.
It is located along shipping routes on the Gulf Coast.
It is located near two major airports.
2
Where is the largest city in Texas located?
On the boarder with Mexico
In the Panhandle
In far western Texas
In the Coastal Plains region
3
How does the pattern of vegetation in TX change if you travel from east to west?
The vegetation starts to include more piney woods.
There are more trees and less grassland.
There are more plants able to handle dry conditions.
The vegetation gets taller and much larger.
4
What landform is located in the Mountains and Basins, but not in the Coastal region?
Bayous
Rivers
Grasslands
Canyons
5
In which area of Texas would you expect to find the most air pollution due to cars and highways
The areas of Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston
Mountain and Basin Region
The far southern portion of the state
The Panhandle
6
Based on the map, which region of Texas has the most average rainfall in one year?
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountain and Basin
Central Plains
7
What physical characteristic is found in the Gulf Coast Plains region of Texas?
Rugged Mountains
DeepCanyons
Tall forests
Sandy Beaches
8
How is the geography of southeast Texas similar to the geography of the southeastern U.S.?
Both have mountain ranges
Both experience harsh winters
Both are home to lots of ranches
Both are mostly coastal plains
9
Look at the map: What can you tell about the location of the cities in the state of Texas?
They are all in the southern part of the state.
They are all located on the coast.
They are all located along rivers.
They are all located on highways.
10
If you travel from Presidio County to El Paso County, which direction would you travel?
Northwest
West
Southeast
East

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