Mountains & Basins
Name one MAJOR city within this region.
El Paso, Alpine, Fort Davis, Fort Stockton
The Great Plains is known as the "sea of __________."
Grass
Which state is the northern border of this region?
Oklahoma
What is the southern border for this region?
Gulf of Mexico
When is your quiz on Regions?
THURSDAY 9/4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name 3 physical features in the region of Mountains & Basins.
Dry desert, climate, Rocky soil, Mountains, canyons, plateaus, Basins
True of False: the Great Plains are the coldest region in Texas.
True
The state flower is found here. What is it?
Bluebonnets
What is the western border of this region?
Balcones Escarpment
Which region has the highest elevation?
Mountains & Basins
Name 3 animals within this region.
Mountain lions, Peregrine falcons, Rattlesnakes , Roadrunners
Name 2 of the 3 sub-regions for the Great Plains.
High Plains, Llano Basin, Edwards Plateaus
Name 3 physical features.
Prairies, Forests in Cross Timbers, Rolling plains and hills, Thick Grass, Limestone Rock
This region is known to have the most _______ soil.
Fertile
Which region has the lowest elevation?
Coastal Plains
Do Mountains & Basins have any sub-regions?
No!
Name 3 of the 4 major cities.
Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa
__ - __ inches of rainfall annually in this region.
20-30 inches
Name 3 major cities in this region.
Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Corpus Christi
Flying mammal of Texas.
Mexican-free tailed bat
Average rainfall per year in this region.
8 inches
In the Great Plains, you'll find the state plant. What is it?
Prickly-pear cactus
Name 3 major cities in this region.
Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Waco, Abilene, Austin
Which natural disasters often occur here? Hint: there are 3)
Flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes
What region is Allen in?
North Central Plains