Study Guide Texas History Test #1
1. List three factors of a population that are affected by physical location.
Food, Shelter, Clothing
2. What factors contribute to the mild climate near the Gulf of Mexico in the
Coastal Plains? Rain, Ocean Breeze, Destructive Storms
3. What is the main man made reason for the Ogallala Aquifer’s present
state? Over Irrigation
4. The Coastal Plains climate is influenced by what body of water? Gulf of
MX
5. It is possible for the Mountains and Basins region to be adversely affected
by a hurricane? False
6. The Texas Panhandle is located in which region of Texas?
Great Plains
7. Which region in Texas has 5 very different sub-regions?
Coastal Plains
8. The Great Plains region is known for generating what renewable energy?
Wind Energy
9. “Cowtown” which is known for its strong aeronautical engineering,
banking and finance, and wholesale trade is found in which region?
North Central Plains
10. Name two regions of Texas whose dominant economy is agricultural
based. North Central Plains, Great Plains
11. The average low in the winter is 50 degrees in South Texas. How does
this type of climate affect agriculture? Does not freeze, easy to grow crops
12. This region of Texas faces this natural disaster every year. This disaster
is rated on a scale from F0-F5. What is this natural disaster? Which region is
it? North Central Plains, Great Plains
13. The Great Plains boasts to have the second largest Canyon in the US.
What is the name of the canyon and where is it located? Palo Duro Canyon
near Amarillo
14. As I drive through Amarillo, I often feel as if I am swimming in a sea of
swaying yellow and brown sorghums and wheat. I miss my home in the
Piney woods. Which region am I driving through? Great Plains
15. List the region of Texas that experience mild winters. Explain why this is
beneficial to the agricultural economy of this region. List six crops that are
grown here. Coastal Plains – Figs, Grapes, Lemons, Sugar Cain, Grape Fruit,
Oranges
16. Eastern Texas receives an average rainfall higher than the average
rainfall in West Texas. How does this influence the physical characteristics
of East and West Texas? Describe the differences.
West = Dry and Arid
East = West and lush vegetation
17. Where is the highest elevation in Texas? List the place, region and actual
elevation. Guadalupe Mts., Mts. And Basin Region, 8751ft.
18. Compare and contrast West Texas to the Coastal Plains in 3 complete
sentences.
19. What is the Balcones Escarpment? Steep Cliff
Why is it important to the regions of Texas? Separates Coastal Plains from
other regions.
20. With an elevation of 8, 751 feet, this mountain range is the highest in
Texas. Guadalupe Mts.
21. The Chisos Mountains are located in which State Park?
Big Bend
22. Forth Worth is located in which region?
North Central Plains
23. Oil was discovered in 1901 in Texas. Name the nearest town and oil
derrick.
Beaumont, Spindletop
24. Where will you find Dinosaurs in Texas?
Glen Rose
25. How is the Ogallala Aquifer replenished?
Rainfall
26. Famous landmarks of this region include the “Cadillac Ranch” and The
Big Texan. Great Plains
27. What is a roughneck?
Oil rig worker
28. What is “The Lighthouse” and where is it located?
Rock formation, Mts. And Basins
29. There is only one major city in this region of Texas. List the city and
region. El Paso, Mts. And Basins
30. Tourism is a major part of this region’s economy with the famous Rock
Window. Where is Rock Window located? Describe the location.
Mts. And Basins