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What is the BEST title for Regions 1 and 2?
*Major Landforms*
Region 1 = Plains, Prairies, Islands along the coast, bayous, marshes, and LOCATED IN TEXAS
Region 2 = Mountains, Canyons, Plateaus, and LOCATED IN TEXAS
A. Region 1: Great Plains; Region 2: Coastal Plains
B. Region 1: Coastal Plains; Region 2: Mtns.& Basins
C. Region 1: North Central Plains; Region 2: Great Plains
D. Region 1: Mtns.&Basins; Region 2: North Central Plains
B. Region 1: Coastal Plains; Region 2: Mtns.& Basins
100
Which location on the map represents the Great Plains?
#1
100
Which location on the map represents the Coastal Plains?
#3
100
Which location on the map represents the Mountains and Basins?
#4
100
Which location on the map represents the North Central Plains?
#2
200
The information below compares the positive and negative consequences of:
Positive Consequences = Source of Energy
Negative Consequences = Can hurt ocean life, Can cause air pollution
A. Clearing land of timber
B. Wind Turbines
C. Draining Wetlands
D. Drilling for oil
D. Drilling for oil
200
Many people choose to settle in Texas today, because they -
A. like living by an ocean
B. want to search for gold
C. can find a job here
D. like Texas sports teams
C. can find a job here
200
Cattle ranching is an economic activity found in most regions of Texas, because these areas have -
A. many large restaurants that serve beef
B. never experienced any bad weather
C. water stored in cactus for animals to drink
D. natural grasses that the animals can eat
D. natural grasses that the animals can eat
200
• 4th most populated city in the United States
• Port city due to how close it is to the Gulf of Mexico
Which Texas city is being described?
A. El Paso
B. Dallas
C. Houston
D. Amarillo
C. Houston
200
These modifications to the environment were done in order to help people -
A. protect wildlife
B. meet their basic needs
C. support education
D. transport goods
B. meet their basic needs
300
______________ is the highest natural point in Texas, standing 8,751 feet above sea level
Guadalupe Peak
300
• 2/3 of all Texans live here
• Major cities: Dallas, Austin, Houston
• Receives the most rainfall
The information above describes which region of Texas?
A. Coastal Plains
B. North Central Plains
C. Great Plains
D. Mountains and Basins
A. Coastal Plains
300
The highest point in Texas that is located in the Mountains and Basins region is -
A. the Rocky Mountains
B. Galveston Island
C. Guadalupe Peak
D. Mount Rushmore
C. Guadalupe Peak
300
Modification Reason
Building irrigation = Provide water to grow more crops
Clear land = Farm more food and build more houses
Building dams = ???????????????
Which statement best replaces the question marks?
A. Change the home of wildlife
B. Prevent flooding and source of energy
C. Change the environment’s air pressure
D. Improve land and elevate cities
B. Prevent flooding and source of energy
300
15. What are different ways people have modified their environment in order to create a source of energy?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. Solar Panels
B. Fishing
C. Wind Turbines
D. Ranching
A. Solar Panels
C. Wind Turbines
400
What are the economic activities in the Coastal Plains region? (List 3 Economic Activities)
Oil and natural gas – due to natural resource found in region
Farming and ranching – helped by rainfall, long growing season, and grasses
Seafood – near the Gulf Coast
Timber – due to amount of trees in East Texas
Shipping – due to port cities like Houston near the Gulf of Mexico
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A ________ source is evidence created by someone who participated in an event or lived during the time being studied.
PRIMARY SOURCE
400
The Coastal Plains is the __________ region in Texas. It makes up about ______ of Texas.
LARGEST; 1/3
400
__________ sources are created by someone who was NOT there at the event being described.
SECONDARY SOURCES
400
What is an important step to take when looking at a graph, map, chart, timeline?
LOOK AT THE TITLE!
500
What are some major cities in the Great Plains? (List at least 3)
Amarillo;
Lubbock;
Midland/Odessa
500
What are some major cities in the North Central Plains? (List at least 3)
Fort Worth;
Abilene;
Wichita Falls
500
Speaker A: “The sky went dark, and the winds were very fast. The roof was shaking, then the whole house went. We were thrown into the air and landed between a tree and a truck. We were so frightened. I didn’t know where my dog was, and I started screaming for her to come.”
Speaker B: “Grandma said we had to get our shoes and go to the storm cellar. Then hail stone the size of softballs came crashing through the windows. The funnel cloud, destroying everything in its path, was headed towards us. And then came the sound, the unmistakable, ear-splitting roar. My brother and I were holding on to each other. It was the most scared I have ever been.”
Based on the excerpt, what type of weather event is common in the North Central Plains?
A. The most common type of weather event in the North Central Plains is a tornado.
B. The most common type of weather event in the North Central Plains is a blizzard.
C. The most common type of weather event in the North Central Plains is a drought.
D. The most common type of weather event in the North Central Plains is flooding.
A. The most common type of weather event in the North Central Plains is a tornado.
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***What is the major city in the Mountains & Basins? What is the name of the highest point in Texas?
What is the elevation of Guadalupe Peak?***
EL PASO;
GUADALUPE PEAK;
8,751 Feet
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What are examples of Primary Sources? (LIST 3 EXAMPLES)
1. LETTERS
2. DIARIES
3. PHOTOGRAPHS
4. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
5. ARTIFACTS