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I am Groot..
Do you want to build a snow man?
Aca-awkward!
Walkers
Captain America is awesome!
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How are the four major regions in Texas determined?
Major landforms
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What is a desert?
an area that gets less than 10 inches of rain per year.
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What is a landmark?
an object, such as a mountain, that stands out from the area around it.
100
In which direction would you travel when going from the Mountains and Basins region to the Great Plains region?
East
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What similarities do the Great Plains in the United States and Pampas in South America share?
Both regions are plains and are ideal for raising cattle and agriculture.
200
Which symbol is used to show cities on the map?
a dot
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Why is the Mountains and Basins region a poor location for farming?
It is too dry and rocky.
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How did El Capitan help early settlers of the Mountains and Basins region of Texas?
El Capitan is a landmark that helped settlers find their way through the Guadalupe Mountains.
200
Which four sections make up the Great Plains region of Texas?
The four sections that make up the Great Plains region are the High Plains, Llano Plains, Toyah Basin, and the Edwards Plateau.
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What is what type of plant that can be found in a desert?
creosote bush, yucca, agave, or sotol plants
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In the Mountains and Basins region of Texas, how has human activity created an economic region?
People adapted to the rugged geography by creating parks.
300
Based on the plant life in the image, what type of weather would you expect at El Capitan during the summer?
During the summer, El Capitan would be very hot and dry.
300
How does the Edwards differ from other plateaus?
The Edwards Plateau is hilly and not flat like most plateaus.
300
Which river borders the Llano Basin to the north?
Colorado River
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Where are basins mostly found in western Texas?
Chihuahuan Desert
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In which mountain range is Texas's tallest peak found?
Guadalupe Mountains
400
What is the quotient of 81/9?
9
400
What is a mohair?
It is a type of hair that grows on angora goats.
400
Which large University is found in Lubbock, Texas?
Texas Tech University
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Why would the climate of this region be very dry?
because the region is composed of high mountains and desert.
500
With which country does Texas share a border?
Mexico
500
What is the quotient of 24/12
2
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What type of weather would you expect to find in higher elevations when compared to lower elevations?
cooler temperatures and more rainfall
500
What led to Amarillo's cattle boom in the 1880's?
Amarillo was the location where a railroad was going to be built. This allowed ranchers to send cattle to distant markets.