Mountains and Basins Quiz

What is the smallest physical region of Texas?

• Coastal Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

• Central Plains

Which river runs along the southern border of the Mountains and Basins region?

• Pecos River

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Red River

What is the tallest peak in Texas?

• Davis Peak

• Franklin Peak

• Guadalupe Peak

• Delaware Peak

Which desert covers much of the Mountains and Basins region?

• Mojave Desert

• Sonoran Desert

• Chihuahuan Desert

• Great Basin Desert

Which animals are found in the forests of the Mountains and Basins region?

• Snakes and falcons

• Armadillos and foxes

• Cougars, mountain goats, and black bears

• Gophers and rabbits

What is a significant industry in the Mountains and Basins region?

• Technology

• Tourism

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

What do ranchers in the Mountains and Basins region raise?

• Pigs and chickens

• Cattle, sheep, and goats

• Horses and donkeys

• Ducks and geese

What crops are grown by farmers in the Mountains and Basins region?

• Rice and wheat

• Cotton, cantaloupes, peanuts, grains, and corn

• Apples and oranges

• Potatoes and tomatoes

What is the Permian Basin rich in?

• Gold and silver

• Coal and iron

• Oil and natural gas

• Copper and zinc

How many oil and natural gas fields are there in the Mountains and Basins region?

• Over 1,000

• Over 3,000

• Over 5,000

• Over 7,000