Texas History Unit 1 Exam: Natural Texas and Its People

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I am a geographic region in Texas. I also cross Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. I am flat with few trees. Native Americans traveled to my area in search of buffalo. Early pioneers had problems finding shelter or building protection. Winds are strong, which can make winters severe in the Panhandle. The name of my region is the:

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Great Plains

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Which Region of Texas is the largest in geographic area and total population? Options: Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, Coastal Plains, North Central Plains

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Coastal Plains

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Which Region of Texas is the smallest and has the highest elevation? Options: Mountains and Basins, Coastal Plains, Great Plains, North Central Plains

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Mountains and Basins

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Which of the following cities are located in "Panhandle" of Texas (the Great Plains)? El Paso, Lubbock, Fort Worth, Houston

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Lubbock

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Which of the following cities are located in Coastal Plains? El Paso, Lubbock, Fort Worth, Houston

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Houston

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Which region is described by the following characteristics?
- Largest region in terms of square miles
- Largest population in the State
- Close to the Gulf of Mexico
- Receives 30-55 inches of precipitation
- Houston is located in this region

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Coastal Plains

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Which region is described by the following characteristics?
- Highest elevation of all Texas Regions
- Little to no precipitation
- Guadalupe Peak is located in this region
- El Paso is located in this region

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Mountains and Basins

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According to the map below, which city's landscape and weather would differ the most from the other cities? Options: El Paso, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth

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El Paso

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Unlike the Puebloan culture, the Great Plains Indians centered their culture around -

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Migrating buffalo herds

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Based on the following excerpt, which statement regarding the geography of Texas is true? The geography of Texas has never changed, The landforms of Texas are uniform (the same) across the state, The geography of Texas has changed greatly over millions of years, Earthquakes have been common in Texas in the last century

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The geography of Texas has changed greatly over millions of years