History/Modern Information
What was the earliest use of the Brazos River? (3)
Fishing, Hunting, and Transporation
How many distinct climate divisions does the Brazos River Basin Have?
10 climate Divisions
How many of the study gauges had an online accessible FEMA flood map?
2 study gauges
How many minor Aquifers are in the Brazos River Basin?
22 Aquifers
What is the Largest Spanish Speaking city in the world?
Mexico City
What is the name of the first reservoir built on the Brazos River?
Possum Kingdom Lake
What is the average annual precipitation near the Brazos headwaters?
20-25 inches
How many federally endangered species are listed in the Brazos Basin?
28 endangered species
Name at least one of the Dams directly on the Brazos River
Possum Kingdom, Granbury or Whitney
What Year Was the United Nations Established?
1945
What Major Battle was fought in the Brazos River?
The Battle of San Jacinto
Name at least two of the Climate divisions intersected by the Brazos River
(High Plains, Low Rolling Plains, Cross Timbers, Edwards Plateau, Post Oak Savanna, and South Texas Plains)
How many ecoregions are within the Brazos River Basin?
9 ecoregions
How many Aquifers are in the Brazos River Basin?
9 Aquifers
What country/countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup?
Canada, The United States, and Mexico
What is the name of the first European explorer to discover the Brazos River?
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
What are the two main climate types found in the Brazos River Basin?
Subtropical Humid and Semi-arid Savana
What are the 3 major threats to endangered species?
Habitat Loss, Invasive Species, and, Climate Change
How many Dams are in the Brazos River Basin?
1,429 dams
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
12 sides
What are three fish species that can be found on the Brazos River?
White bass, striped bass, and largemouth bass
Since central Texas is in an intermediate position, what two types of air masses does it receive?
Dry from the west and moist from the east
Which gauge has the highest flow in cfs?
Deposition Zone: Richmond, TX
What is the area of the Brazos River Basin in square miles?
45,107 square miles
How many minutes are in a full week?
10,080 minutes