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fairy
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The Ogallala Aquifer provides farmers with a valuable source of land in the Great Plains.
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False
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Which of the following represents a physical characteristic?
dams on the Red River
the Texas capitol building in Austin
Padre Island
cities with Spanish names
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Which of the following statements best explains the Coastal Plainsâ dependable water supply?
Winds from the Gulf of Mexico deliver moisture to the coast
Water is brought to the Coastal Plains using network of pipe
Water from nearby mountain streams trickle to the coast.
Water from the Mississippi River supplies the area.
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Which of the following provides the best evidence of Dallasâs role as an important trade hub?
busy Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
electronics and technology industries
Dallas industry leaders in finance and insurance
tourist sites with museums and professional sports
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baam
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seesaw
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shark
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Which of the following best describes San Antonio's economy?
dependent on tourism at the Alamo mission
as state's 2nd largest city, it has varied industries
main economic activity is customer-support call centers
most of the jobs are at US Air Force bases
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What did the people of Galveston do to prevent another tragedy like the one in 1900?
a law requiring every house to have a tornado shelter.
built a seawall to protect the city against future hurricane
created landfills along the coastline to prevent erosion.
cut the surrounding forests to prevent forest fires.
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On which of Texasâs geographic features has drought caused particular stress?
mountains
plateaus
escarpments
aquifers
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Most of the highest mountains in Texas are found in which part of the state?
east
north
west
south
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Which of the following statements is true about desert plants?
Plants that have adapted to require little water
Only plants that store water in their leaves live there
Flowering cactus plants are the most popular desert plants.
Deserts get too little rain to support plant life
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People originally settled in the eastern part of Texas because of the fertile soil.
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Which statement regarding the geography of Texas is true?
The geography of Texas has never changed
The landforms of Texas are uniform across the state.
Earthquakes have been common in Texas in the last century.
The geography of Texas has changed greatly over millions of
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Which factors support agriculture and other industries in the Coastal Plains?
an inland system of river transportation
a warm climate and a good water supply
a medium to high mountain elevation
a wide variety of tourist attractions
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shark
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fairy
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In what agricultural market is San Angelo, on the North Central Plains, a leader?
cotton
dairy
wool and mohair
lumber
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