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Chapter 3 Regions of Texas
Chapter 3 Regions of Texas
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7th Grade Texas History
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1
What is a physical characteristic of the land that is found on either side of the Grand Prairie
It is covered with small lakes.
It has small flat-topped hills called buttes.
It has wooded areas.
It has short and bunched grasses.
2
area of little rainfall located in the Mountain and Basins region
Chihuahuan Desert
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Pecos River
3
Austin on the Rio Grande has led it to become the main entry point for Mexican American trade.
True
False
4
Which factors support agriculture and other industries in the Coastal Plains?
a warm climate and a good water supply
an inland system of river transportation
a medium to high mountain elevation
a wide variety of tourist attractions
5
cattle ranching dominates the economy
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
6
The economy of Wichita Falls relies on business and trade with Oklahoma, the U.S. Air Force, et
False
True
7
The landscape of the Rolling Plains includes small plateaus called caprocks.
True
False
8
What is significant about the loblolly pine that grows in and around Bastrop State Park?
The pines have soil that is able to support other plant life
The pines have a short lifespan of only 30 to 40 years.
The trees were separated from similar trees in the PineyWood
The trees reappeared after having been extinct.
9
Which of the following provides the best evidence of Dallas's role as an important trade hub?
Dallas industry leaders in finance and insurance
tourist sites with museums and professional sports
electronics and technology industries
busy Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
10
peaches and pecans grown here help make Texas a leading producer of these foods
Rolling Plains
Mountains and Basins
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
11
site of key shipping and trade industries
Pecos River
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Chihuahuan Desert
12
borders much of the Mountains and Basins region
Pecos River
Great Plains
Coastal Plains
Chihuahuan Desert
13
Which of the following statements best explains the Coastal Plains' dependable water supply?
Water from the Mississippi River supplies the area
Water is brought to Coastal Plains using a network of pipes
Water from nearby mountain streams trickle to the coast.
Winds from the Gulf of Mexico deliver moisture to the coast.
14
The North Central Plains receives enough rainfall to support a variety of crops.
True
False
15
Spanish explorer Pedro de Castañeda described its High Plains as “spacious and level.”
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
16
Great Plains region, Native Americans followed cattle herds and hunted them for meat and hides.
True
False
17
Mount. and Basins region is in the Blackland Prairie with hot temperatures and little rainfall.
True
False
18
Which of the following statements about El Paso is accurate?
New Mexican traditions are a large part of its history.
It is the largest Spanish-speaking city in Texas.
It has strong features of Hispanic culture and traditions.
Its architecture is similar to that of Ciudad Juárez.
19
Which two natural resources are the main industries in the Piney Woods area?
lake fish and wood
cotton and timber
lumber and oil
fruits and vegetables
20
Caprock Escarpment, forms a natural pass between the High Plains and the North Central Plains.
True
False
21
highest elevations in the state
Great Plains
Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Coastal Plains
22
Discovery of oil at Spindletop, shipping/warehou. became important to Costal region's economy.
True
Fasle
23
bread basket of the world
Great Plains
Pecos River
Coastal Plains
Chihuahuan Desert
24
Piney Woods area has been influenced by Native Americans, the French, and Anglo Americans.
False
True
25
petroleum industry is a key economic activity
Coastal Plains
North Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
26
Which of the following resulted from the 1930s drought on the Great Plains?
Reservoirs were established to attract tourists.
Fruit farms were established to replace the cattle ranges.
Fed. gov. established irrigation system to control the dust.
The fed. gov. established grasslands to protect the land.
27
The Ogallala Aquifer provides farmers with a valuable source of land in the Great Plains.
True
False
28
located in the Cross Timbers area
Coastal Plains
Arlington and Brownwood
Great Plains
Pecos River
29
In what agricultural market is San Angelo, on the North Central Plains, a leader?
cotton
wool and mohair
lumber
dairy
30
How do some desert plants in the Mountains and Basins region survive in the arid climate?
They require extreme temperatures.
Most need a lot of water.
They require cool temperatures.
Some store water in their leaves.
