EC: Regions of Texas

How many main regions are in Texas?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which two regions are the driest?

• Mountains & Basins and Great Plains

• North Central Plains and Coastal Plains

• Coastal Plains and Great Plains

• North Central Plains and Mountains & Basins

What ocean is southeast of Texas?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Gulf of Mexico

• Arctic

Which region is the largest in Texas?

• Great Plains

• Coastal Plains

• North Central Plains

• Mountains & Basins

Which big city is in the Coastal Plains?

• El Paso

• Amarillo

• Houston

• Lubbock

Why do most people live in the Coastal Plains?

• Mountains protect them

• Fertile soil, rivers, and ports

• It is the coldest region

• Few storms happen there

What is the weather like in the Coastal Plains?

• Hot and dry

• Mild and rainy

• Cold and snowy

• Very windy

What industry is strong in the Coastal Plains because of ports?

• Fishing and shipping

• Mining

• Technology

• Cotton farming

What does the land in the North Central Plains look like?

• Flat desert

• Rolling hills and valleys

• Mountains

• Marshes

Which city is in the North Central Plains?

• Fort Worth

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio