Unit 2 Natural Texas and its people Test Review

Which number indicates the region in which Big Bend National Park is located?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How does the physical environment of coastal Texas compare with that of the mountains and basins region?

• Coastal Texas has higher elevation

• mountains and basins region has long summers and warm winters

• coastal Texas has more rivers

• the mountains and basins region has more rainfall

When traveling from east to west across the state of Texas, which of the following describes the changes in physical geography that occurs?

• the elevation decreases

• the elevation increases

• wide open prairies span all across Texas

• Canyons and basins turn into the coastal plains

Which number indicates the region in which the Palo Duro Canyon is located?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which river is indicated by the letter B?

• Pecos River

• Canadian River

• Nueces River

• Trinity River

Which river is indicated by the letter A?

• Pecos River

• Rio Grande River

• San Antonio River

• Sabine River

Which river is the northern most river in Texas?

• Rio Grande River

• Red River

• Brazos River

• Canadian River

Based on the information on the map, which of the following accounts for the location of the cities labeled A, B, C, & D?

• The cities are located near waterways which provide transportation

• the cities are located in close proximity to each other

• the cities are located in the north where the climate is cooler

• the cities are located along the state borders

What does the Red River represent?

• an important barrier between Texas and Louisiana

• An important barrier between Texas and Oklahoma

• An important barrier between Texas and Mexico

• a river that feeds into the Gulf of Mexico

Where in the map is the San Jacinto Monument located?

• A

• B

• C

• D