Landmarks of Texas/Patriotic Symbols
Branches of Government
Regions of Texas
Regions of Texas
Regions of Texas
100
How many flags flew over Texas?
6 flags
100
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch
100
Name the 4 Regions of Texas.
Central Plains Coastal Plains Mountains and Basins Great Plains
100
What is the highest mountain in Texas and in what region is it located?
The Guadalupe Peak is located in the Mountains and Basins region.
100
I'm in the Central Plains region. There is grassy land, livestock, cotton and corn here. What area am I?
Grand Prairie
200
Where is the Alamo?
San Antonio
200
What is the function of the Legislative Branch?
to write new laws
200
The Central Plains region is separated into 3 areas. What are the 3 areas?
Grand Prairie Cross Timbers Rolling Plains
200
In what region is Houston located and why is it a major center for trade with foreign countries?
Houston is in the Coastal Plains regions. It is a major center for trade because is has a port on the Gulf of Mexico.
200
I'm located on a peak in the Davis Mountains and I'm home to one of the most powerful telescopes in the world. What am I?
McDonald Observatory
300
What is the title of the Texas State song? Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State! Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great! Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest. (chorus) Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star, Sends out its radiance to nations near and far, Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow, With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo. (chorus) Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free, Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny! Mother of heroes, we come your children true, Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you. Chorus God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long. God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
"Texas, Our Texas"
300
What is the function of the Executive Branch?
To veto and enforce laws
300
In which area do many of the people work in the lumber industry?
Piney Woods
300
What natural resource is Abilene well known for today and what region is it located?
It's rich oil fields and it's located in the Central Plains region.
300
I'm a large area whose parts have something in common, and can be found in many parts of Texas. What am I?
Region
400
Recite the Pledge to the Texas flag.
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
400
What is the function of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret laws and make sure they are implemented fairly.
400
Why is the Mountains and Basins region not good for farming and ranching?
The soil is too rocky
400
In what region is the Johnson Space Center located?
Coastal Plains region
400
I'm located in the Central Plains region and two thin strips of forest cross my prairie. What area am I?
Cross Timbers
500
How can you contact elected and appointed leaders in state and local governments?
Letters, e-mails, phone calls, etc.
500
What was the intent of the Declaration of Independence? What are the Bill of Rights?
To gain freedom from Britain. The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution with laws for the people.
500
What large body of water touches the Coastal Plains region?
Gulf of Mexico
500
In what region is fishing an important industry?
Coastal Plains region
500
I don't receive much rain but beautiful cacti grow in my region. What region am I?
Mountains and Basins region
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