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Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to match the numbered statements (1–20) with the correct lettered answer from the list on the right (A–T). We’ll go through each one, explain the reasoning, and provide the correct match.
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- This describes a desert.
- Answer: I. Desert
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- The highest point in Texas is Guadalupe Peak, located in the Guadalupe Mountains.
- Answer: R. Guadalupe Peak
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- A boundary line is also called a border.
- Answer: S. border
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- This definition fits a landmark.
- Answer: K. Landmark
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- Sorghum is a plant whose fibers can be used in textiles, but more commonly, cotton is spun into yarn. However, Mohair (from Angora goats) is also spun into fine yarn.
- Looking at the options, N. Mohair is listed and fits best.
- Answer: N. Mohair
> Note: While cotton is common, "Mohair" is specifically known for being spun into fine yarn and is among the choices.
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- The Edwards Plateau is often referred to as the Texas Hill Country.
- Answer: L. Edwards Plateau
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- In the Great Plains, farmers grow sorghum (also known as milo), along with wheat and cotton.
- Answer: A. Sorghum
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- This describes helium.
- Answer: C. Helium
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- This defines a plain.
- Answer: H. Plain
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- The European Plain is a large lowland area in Europe.
- Answer: B. Europe
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- The Great Plains begin at the Caprock Escarpment and extend eastward.
- Answer: M. The Great Plains
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- The Coastal Plains Region is divided into four parts: the Gulf Coastal Plains, the Piney Woods, the Post Oak Savannah, and the South Texas Plains.
- Answer: P. Coastal Plains Region
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- The Mountains and Basins Region in West Texas is dry and rocky.
- Answer: E. Mountains and Basins Region
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- The Coastal Plains Region borders the Gulf of Mexico.
- Answer: P. Coastal Plains Region
> Note: This is a repeat of #12, but both refer to the same region.
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- The capital of Texas is Austin.
- Answer: F. Austin
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- Houston is a major business and economic hub in Texas.
- Answer: G. Houston
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- Padre Island is a barrier island that helps protect the Texas coast.
- Answer: Q. Padre Island
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- Houston is a major port city on the Gulf of Mexico.
- Answer: G. Houston
> Note: Both #16 and #18 could be Houston — it’s a valid answer for both.
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- The Alamo is located in San Antonio.
- Answer: T. San Antonio
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- Texas is one of the top vegetable-producing states in the U.S., especially in the Rio Grande Valley.
- Answer: O. Texas
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| # | Answer |
|---|--------|
| 1 | I. Desert |
| 2 | R. Guadalupe Peak |
| 3 | S. border |
| 4 | K. Landmark |
| 5 | N. Mohair |
| 6 | L. Edwards Plateau |
| 7 | A. Sorghum |
| 8 | C. Helium |
| 9 | H. Plain |
| 10 | B. Europe |
| 11 | M. The Great Plains |
| 12 | P. Coastal Plains Region |
| 13 | E. Mountains and Basins Region |
| 14 | P. Coastal Plains Region |
| 15 | F. Austin |
| 16 | G. Houston |
| 17 | Q. Padre Island |
| 18 | G. Houston |
| 19 | T. San Antonio |
| 20 | O. Texas |
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- Some answers are reused (e.g., Houston appears twice).
- The Coastal Plains Region appears twice (#12 and #14), which is consistent since it has multiple characteristics.
- All answers are drawn from the provided list (A–T).
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1. An area that gets less than 10 inches of rain per year.
- This describes a desert.
- Answer: I. Desert
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2. ____________ is the highest point in Texas.
- The highest point in Texas is Guadalupe Peak, located in the Guadalupe Mountains.
- Answer: R. Guadalupe Peak
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3. Boundary line or _______________
- A boundary line is also called a border.
- Answer: S. border
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4. Is an object, that stands out from the area around it.
- This definition fits a landmark.
- Answer: K. Landmark
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5. _________________ can be spun into fine yarn.
- Sorghum is a plant whose fibers can be used in textiles, but more commonly, cotton is spun into yarn. However, Mohair (from Angora goats) is also spun into fine yarn.
- Looking at the options, N. Mohair is listed and fits best.
- Answer: N. Mohair
> Note: While cotton is common, "Mohair" is specifically known for being spun into fine yarn and is among the choices.
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6. Is called the Texas Hill Country.
- The Edwards Plateau is often referred to as the Texas Hill Country.
- Answer: L. Edwards Plateau
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7. Farmers grow wheat, cotton, and ____________ in the Great Plains region.
- In the Great Plains, farmers grow sorghum (also known as milo), along with wheat and cotton.
- Answer: A. Sorghum
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8. _________________ is a gas that is lighter than air and with no color or smell.
- This describes helium.
- Answer: C. Helium
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9. _________________ is a large area of flat land with gently rolling hills and few trees.
- This defines a plain.
- Answer: H. Plain
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10. The European Plain covers much of _________________.
- The European Plain is a large lowland area in Europe.
- Answer: B. Europe
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11. This region starts at the Caprock Escarpment and stretches east.
- The Great Plains begin at the Caprock Escarpment and extend eastward.
- Answer: M. The Great Plains
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12. This region has four sections.
- The Coastal Plains Region is divided into four parts: the Gulf Coastal Plains, the Piney Woods, the Post Oak Savannah, and the South Texas Plains.
- Answer: P. Coastal Plains Region
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13. This region is dry and rocky.
- The Mountains and Basins Region in West Texas is dry and rocky.
- Answer: E. Mountains and Basins Region
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14. This region has a long coastline that faces the Gulf of Mexico.
- The Coastal Plains Region borders the Gulf of Mexico.
- Answer: P. Coastal Plains Region
> Note: This is a repeat of #12, but both refer to the same region.
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15. The state capital is in what city?
- The capital of Texas is Austin.
- Answer: F. Austin
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16. _________________ is a leading business center.
- Houston is a major business and economic hub in Texas.
- Answer: G. Houston
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17. Protects the mainland from the full force of hurricanes and tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Padre Island is a barrier island that helps protect the Texas coast.
- Answer: Q. Padre Island
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18. Is a port city on the Gulf of Mexico.
- Houston is a major port city on the Gulf of Mexico.
- Answer: G. Houston
> Note: Both #16 and #18 could be Houston — it’s a valid answer for both.
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19. The Alamo can be found in this city.
- The Alamo is located in San Antonio.
- Answer: T. San Antonio
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20. _________________ is a top vegetable-producing state in the country.
- Texas is one of the top vegetable-producing states in the U.S., especially in the Rio Grande Valley.
- Answer: O. Texas
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✔ Final Answers:
| # | Answer |
|---|--------|
| 1 | I. Desert |
| 2 | R. Guadalupe Peak |
| 3 | S. border |
| 4 | K. Landmark |
| 5 | N. Mohair |
| 6 | L. Edwards Plateau |
| 7 | A. Sorghum |
| 8 | C. Helium |
| 9 | H. Plain |
| 10 | B. Europe |
| 11 | M. The Great Plains |
| 12 | P. Coastal Plains Region |
| 13 | E. Mountains and Basins Region |
| 14 | P. Coastal Plains Region |
| 15 | F. Austin |
| 16 | G. Houston |
| 17 | Q. Padre Island |
| 18 | G. Houston |
| 19 | T. San Antonio |
| 20 | O. Texas |
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📌 Summary Notes:
- Some answers are reused (e.g., Houston appears twice).
- The Coastal Plains Region appears twice (#12 and #14), which is consistent since it has multiple characteristics.
- All answers are drawn from the provided list (A–T).
Let me know if you'd like this formatted as a completed worksheet!
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