How would you describe the Mountains and Basins region of Texas?

Located in West Texas; dry desert land

Which two regions are very different from each other?

Mountains and Basins and Coastal Plains

What is the purpose of a map legend?

gives the meaning of map symbols

How would you describe the North Central Plains region of Texas?

It's in north & middle part of Texas with large grasslands.

Cutting down trees has a negative impact on animals.

You bet it does! They lose their habitat!

What happens the more west you travel in Texas?

The land is drier, and the elevation increases.

Which area of Texas has the most factories such as chemical plants?

the largest region with the most cities and towns

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Texas Regions & Map Skills

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A quiz over map skills and regions of Texas. #4thgrade #texashistory #texasregions

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1
Which region has a large area of pine tree forests and has a lumber (timber) industry?
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
2
What map tool is shown in the picture?
legend
compass rose
scale
map title
3
Landforms such as plateaus, canyons and high plains are found in which region?
North Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
4
How would you describe the Mountains and Basins region of Texas?
Located in the middle and north part of Texas; flat land
Located in East Texas; many pine trees
Located far north; flat land with some canyons & plateaus
Located in West Texas; dry desert land
5
What is the purpose of a map scale?
tells the main idea
gives the meaning of map symbols
shows direction
shows distance
6
Which region has the lowest, flattest land with plains, forests, and a coastline?
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
7
What map tool is pictured below?
map title
legend
compass rose
scale
8
Which two regions are very different from each other?
Mountains and Basins and Coastal Plains
Great Plains and Coastal Plains
Coastal Plains and North Central Plains
Great Plains and North Central Plains
9
What map tool is shown in the picture?
compass rose
map title
legend
scale
10
Why does the Mountains and Basins region have the lowest population of people?
all the answers are correct
It's the smallest region, and there aren't many large towns and cities.
There are few water sources, and there is not much rainfall.
It is more difficult to live in mountain and desert areas.
11
What is the purpose of a map legend?
gives the meaning of map symbols
shows direction
tells the main idea
shows distance
12
How would you describe the North Central Plains region of Texas?
It's located along the coastline and has many rivers.
It's in north & middle part of Texas with large grasslands.
It's located in northeast Texas and has ranches and plains.
It's located in West Texas and has mountain areas.
13
What is the purpose of a compass rose?
shows distance
gives the meaning of map symbols
shows direction
tells the main idea
14
Which region receives the most rainfall?
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
15
Cutting down trees has a negative impact on animals.
You bet it does! They lose their habitat!
The animals don't mind. They don't need the trees anyway.
16
How does a coastline help an area such as Houston, Galveston, and Corpus Christi?
all the answers are correct
It can provide an area for shipping manufactured goods.
People can use beaches for recreation.
The fishing industry can be used as an economic resource.
17
Which economic resources are found in all 4 regions?
ranching, oil and gas, trees/timber
ranching, farming, oil and gas
ranching, farming, shipping
fishing, ranching, farming
18
What happens the more west you travel in Texas?
The land is drier, and the elevation increases.
You get closer to sea level.
The elevation decreases, and it rains less.
The climate becomes more humid and hurricanes occur.
19
Which region has ports for shipping cargo?
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
20
What features are found in the tourist attraction known as Big Bend National Park?
river, coastline, mountains
canyons, desert, mountains
mountains, fields of grass, piney woods
desert, beach, canyons
21
Which area of Texas has the most factories such as chemical plants?
the region with the fewest towns and cities
the region that is known for mostly ranching
the largest region with the most cities and towns
the smallest region with the lowest population of people
22
What is used on maps to locate a place or symbol?
tic tac toe boards
map scale
grid coordinates
directions
23
Which region is mostly flat land with large grassland prairies and many ranches for livestock?
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Great Plains
your backyard
24
Why is the Coastal Plains the most populated?
People like to live near water resources.
More animals and vegetation are available as resources.
It has more cities and towns and is the largest region.
all the answers are correct
25
Animals such as cows, horses, goats, sheep, and pigs are called ...
vegetation
a smelly mess
livestock
common household pets
26
How did the land of Texas change over time?
all the answers are correct
natural resources like trees were cut & water areas changed
many animals were harmed or forced out of their habitats
people built homes, roads, stores, & businesses on the land

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