Texas History Skills Check 1.3

Why do historians divide time into eras?

• to predict the future

• to better analyze historical maps

• to organize information about the past

• to record economic data

What physical feature is common in both the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains regions of Texas?

• Major metropolitan areas

• flat land suitable for ranching and farming

• cold winters and hot, humid summers

• lack of important water resources

In which region would you find Guadalupe Peak located in?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

In what way does the physical environment of the Coastal Plains differ from the Mountains & Basins?

• The Mountain and Basin region has long summers and warm winters.

• The Mountain and Basin region has more agriculture.

• Coastal Texas has a higher elevation.

• Coastal Texas has more rivers.

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

• the elevation decreases

• the climate becomes more humid

• the desert terrain turns into coastal plains

• the elevation increases

Which number represents the Red River, an important border barrier?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 5

Use the map to identify the city of Dallas.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Using the map, which city is marked by the letter B?

• Dallas

• Austin

• Houston

• Fort Worth

Using the map, which city is marked with the letter C?

• Austin

• Houston

• Dallas

• Fort Worth

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

• 1

• 2

• 6

• 7