Exploring Texas Physical Regions Quiz

Which physical region of Texas is known for its mountainous terrain and desert climate?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

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Identify the region of Texas that is characterized by flatlands and is a major area for agriculture.

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

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Which region of Texas is known for its rolling hills and is a transition zone between the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

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Describe the climate of the Coastal Plains region of Texas.

• Arid and dry

• Humid and wet

• Cold and snowy

• Mild and temperate

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Compare the vegetation of the Great Plains and the Coastal Plains of Texas.

• Both regions have dense forests.

• The Great Plains have grasslands, while the Coastal Plains have forests and marshes.

• Both regions are primarily desert.

• The Great Plains have marshes, while the Coastal Plains have grasslands.

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Which economic activity is most common in the Mountains and Basins region of Texas?

• Fishing

• Oil drilling

• Farming

• Mining

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Identify the region of Texas known for significant oil production.

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

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Which region of Texas has the highest elevation?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

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Compare the landforms of the North Central Plains and the Mountains and Basins regions of Texas.

• Both regions have flatlands.

• The North Central Plains have rolling hills, while the Mountains and Basins have rugged mountains.

• Both regions have rugged mountains.

• The North Central Plains have deserts, while the Mountains and Basins have rolling hills.

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Which region of Texas is known for its coastal marshes and barrier islands?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• North Central Plains

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