Which description best identifies the largest city in Texas?(1 point)
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This city was the location of the most famous battle of the Texas Revolution.
This city was the location of the most famous battle of the Texas Revolution.
This city is located along the Gulf Coast and is known for its diversity, medical center, and petrochemical industry.
This city is located along the Gulf Coast and is known for its diversity, medical center, and petrochemical industry.
This city is the capital of Texas and home to the University of Texas.
This city is the capital of Texas and home to the University of Texas.
This city is located on the Great Plains and is known for its history with cowboys, cattle drives, and the frontier.
This city is located on the Great Plains and is known for its history with cowboys, cattle drives, and the frontier.
The description "This city is located along the Gulf Coast and is known for its diversity, medical center, and petrochemical industry." best identifies the largest city in Texas.
Which of the following would help you identify the Rio Grande?(1 point)
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a map showing the location of major railroad crossings
a map showing the location of major railroad crossings
a map showing the international border between Mexico and the United States
a map showing the international border between Mexico and the United States
a list of the location of major petrochemical plants
a list of the location of major petrochemical plants
information for visitors who want to tour the Texas capitol building
information for visitors who want to tour the Texas capitol building
The response "a map showing the international border between Mexico and the United States" would help you identify the Rio Grande.
Which statement best explains an important fact about the regions of Texas?(1 point)
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For more than a century and a half, the Comanches controlled South Texas.
For more than a century and a half, the Comanches controlled South Texas.
Similar to West Texas, the culture in South Texas is strongly influenced by Mexican heritage.
Similar to West Texas, the culture in South Texas is strongly influenced by Mexican heritage.
The border represents a significant amount of the economy for the North Texas region.
The border represents a significant amount of the economy for the North Texas region.
West Texas is much more densely populated than East Texas.
West Texas is much more densely populated than East Texas.
The statement "Similar to West Texas, the culture in South Texas is strongly influenced by Mexican heritage." best explains an important fact about the regions of Texas.
Which answer best explains a similarity between Enchanted Rock and Caddo Mounds?(1 point)
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Both places are in West Texas.
Both places are in West Texas.
Both landmarks are in Big Bend National Park.
Both landmarks are in Big Bend National Park.
Both sites were the location of important battles.
Both sites were the location of important battles.
Both sites were important to local Indigenous people.
The answer "Both sites were important to local Indigenous people." best explains a similarity between Enchanted Rock and Caddo Mounds.
Which landmark is known for its association with the battle in which the Texas Army defeated and captured Santa Anna?(1 point)
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Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock
San Jacinto Monument
San Jacinto Monument
the Alamo
the Alamo
Palo Duro Canyon