#1 ❤ Flashcards
1
Q
What factors influence people’s food, clothing, and shelter choices?
A
Geography
2
Q
How does geography explain the past?
A
Tells you why certain events occured
3
Q
Name three things that affect the climate of texas.
A
Absolute location, Relative location, Gulf of Mexico
4
Q
What is a plateau?
A
Broad, level landform that has steep cliffs—called
escarpments.
5
Q
What are 3 climate effects from the Gulf of Mexico
A
Moisture from the gulf, Destructive storms & ocean breezes
6
Q
What is the name of a water source that is not easily refilled?
A
Ogallala Aquifer
7
Q
What is the effect of cool air from the North meeting warm air from the Gulf of Mexico?
A
Violent Storms, Thunderstorms, Hail, and Tornadoes.
