7th Grade Semester Exam Review pt1

Historians divide periods of time with similar characteristics into eras in order to –

• predict the future

• analyze historical maps

• record economic data about Texas

• organize information about the past

Which of the following statements BEST completes the chart about the North Central Plains region?

• It is located along the coast between the Sabine River and Corpus Christi.

• This region has hot summers, mild winters, and high precipitation.

• It is located in the southeastern portion of the Texas Panhandle and borders the Red River.

• This region is known for its desert climate and low rainfall.

How does the physical environment of Coastal Texas COMPARE with that of the Mountains and Basins Regions?

• Mountains and Basins Regions have more rain.

• Coastal Texas has a lower elevation.

• Mountains and Basins Regions have more rivers.

• Coastal Texas has more desert.

Which of the following eras includes the history of the earliest people to migrate into Texas during the Late Prehistoric Period?

• Age of Contact

• Spanish Colonial

• Natural Texas and its People

• Mexican National

Which region of Texas is mostly rural with landmarks including Palo Duro Canyon, Edwards Plateau, and Caprock Escarpment?

• Coastal Plains

• Central Plains

• Great Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What underground water source do farmers in the Great Plains region depend on to grow their crops?

• Edwards Aquifer

• Ogallala Aquifer

• Trinity Aquifer

• Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer

Which city is one of the largest in the Great Plains region, serving as a major transportation hub and commercial center in the Panhandle?

• Dallas

• Houston

• Amarillo

• Austin

Which cultural region was inhabited by Native Texans who utilized horses and were excellent hunters?

• Plains Culture

• Southeastern Culture

• Puebloan Culture

• Gulf Culture

Which cultural region is the Karankawa tribe most closely associated with?

• Southeastern

• Plains

• Gulf Coast

• Puebloan

Which cultural region is the Apache tribe most closely associated with?

• Southeastern

• Plains

• Gulf Coast

• Puebloan