Kevin's Cards about Texas Geographical Regions Flashcards
History Definition
The study of past events and helps us know who we are
Valid Definition
Based on the truth
Graphs are most useful with what type of data
Numerical
Diagram Definition
Any type of illustration that represents data
Tables Definition
A grid that organizes information into columns and rows
Models Definition
A 3D representation of a place or event
Databases Definition
A collection of information
Why do Historian divide history into eras
to create blocks of time that have similar characteristics to organize and present information about the past
Geography Definition
The study of the land and how people relate to it
What is the second biggest state
Texas after Alaska
Is El Paso closer to Houston or to the Pacific Ocean
It is closer to the Pacific Ocean
Place Definition
What is it like
Regions Definition
Places that are united based on common characteristics
In which region of Texas is NASA located in
The Costal Plains
The South Texas Plains is a sub-region of which Texas Region
The Costal Plains
Absolute Location Definition
A places exact location
Relative Location Definition
The location of a place in relation to other places
Piney Wood is a sub-region of which Texas Region
The Costal Plains
Mechanization increased what
Agriculture and Trade
Spindletop and Mechanization were both what
Turning points in Texas Eras
What are the 4 regions of Texas
Costal plains, North Central Plains, Great Plains, and Mountains and Basins
Coordinates Definition
The measurements, expressed in longitude and latitude, of a place’s location
Why study Geography
To understand the Earth and your area better
Latitude Definition
A measure of position running east to west on the grid of the earth’s surface
Longitude Definition
A measure of position running north to south on the grid of the earth’s surface
Nautical Definition
Relating to navigation at sea
Ratio Definition
The relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things and that is often represented by two numbers
What is the largest and most populous region in Texas
Costal Plains Region
What forms the western part of the Costal Plains
The Balcones Fault
What is the highest point in Texas
Guadalupe Peak
Which Region has more agriculture than other parts of the state
The Great Plains Region ( High Plains )
Why isn’t the Mountain and Basin region heavily industrialized
Because of the unique land forms and since Big Bend country doesn’t have any ports for trade and transportation is hard
The Great Plains are also known as what
The Panhandle Plains
Plains Definition
Areas of land characterized by grasslands and is flat
Where is the Caprock Escarpment located
In the southern part of the Great Plains Region
The High plains is a sub-region in which Texas region
The Great Plains
Where are the High Plains Located in The Great Plains
The farthest north most part
Escarpment Definition
A steep cliff usually produced by erosion
Canyon Definition
Steep openings in the ground usually carved by rivers
Agrarian Definition
Agricultural
The Great Plains depends on which type of economy
Agriculture
Many cattle ranch businesses are in which region
The Great Plains
The Edwards Plateau is also know as what
Hill Country
Hill Country is a sub-region for which Texas region
The Great Plains
Plateau Definition
A raised, mostly flat area of land
Terrain Definition
Area of land
What is the terrain of the Hill Country sub-region
The terrain, or area of land, is a rugged countryside with stunted oak trees, juniper, and ash.
Hill Country is a popular location for who
Tourists
Dallas and Fort Worth are apart of which Texas region
North Central Region
The North Central Plains have plains similar to which region
The Panhandle Plains
The Mountains and Basins Region is near which river
The Pecos River (To The West of it)
The Upper Rio Grande Valley is in which Texas Region
The Mountains and Basins Region
In which Texas region is Big Bend Located in
The Mountains and Basins Region
What was the Alamo’s original name
The Alamo was first established as the Mission San Antonio de Valero in 1718.
What was the Alamo’s Presidio called
This was called the San Antonio de Béxar Presidio
Why is Mexican heritage important to this region
Mexican heritage is important to this region partly because the region shares much of its border with Mexico
What is a Tejano
A Texan with Mexican heritage
What is Texas’ Climate
Hot summers and Mild winters
Drought Definition
A long time without rainfall
The Balcones Fault forms what
The Balcones Escarpment
What prevented The Gulf Coast region from having agriculture like the Piney Woods Region
The Repetitive Floods
