Locate and compare places of importance in Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics such as major cities, waterways, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest.
Analyze the effects of physical and human factors such as climate, weather, landforms, irrigation, transportation, and communication on major events in Texas.
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Q 1/20
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Which Texas region has the following geographical features: Flat land with few trees, canyons in the north and the Edwards Plateau?
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Mountains and Basins
North Central Plains
Great Plains
Gulf Coast Plains
Q 2/20
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Which region of Texas is located farthest west?
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Coastal Plains Region
North Central Plains Region
Great Plains Region
Mountains and Basins Region
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Which Texas region has the following geographical features: Flat land with few trees, canyons in the north and the Edwards Plateau?
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113.19.8.A
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Which region of Texas is located farthest west?
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113.19.8.A
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Which of the following is a good comparison between the Coastal Plains Region and the Mountains and Basins Region?
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113.19.8.A
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What is a major difference between the North Central Plains and the Coastal Plains?
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113.19.8.A
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Big Bend National Park is located in which region of Texas?
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113.19.8.A
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When comparing the four regions of Texas, which landform is common to all but one?
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113.19.8.A
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Amarillo is a city in Texas located in which area on the map above?
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113.19.8.B
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Mexican American Culture is most influential in which area on the map above?
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113.19.8.B
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The Cowboy culture is more dominant in which areas on the map above?
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113.19.8.B
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Which areas on the map above contains Padre National Seashore?
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113.19.8.B
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Which area on the map above contains the city of Houston?
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113.19.8.B
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The Palo Duro Canyon is located in which area on the map above?
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113.19.8.B
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African American culture is most influential in which area on the map above?
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113.19.8.B
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The effects of the Dust Bowl caused which of the following changes?
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113.19.8.C
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Which landform had a major impact on the defeat of the Comanche during the Indian Wars?
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113.19.8.C
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How did the landscape help the Texan army at the Battle of San Jacinto?
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113.19.8.C
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In 1865, communication was very slow. As a result, which of the following events took place?
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113.19.8.C
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New and better means of transportation such as the Railroad had what impact on Texas?
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113.19.8.C
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The invention of the windmill had what effect in Texas?
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113.19.8.C
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Before the Battle of Coleto Creek, Fannin had his men stop and rest in an open prairie. This allowed which of the following to occur?
