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Kevin's Cards about Texas Geographical Regions Flashcards

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History Definition

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The study of past events and helps us know who we are

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Valid Definition

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Based on the truth

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3
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Graphs are most useful with what type of data

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Numerical

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Diagram Definition

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Any type of illustration that represents data

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Tables Definition

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A grid that organizes information into columns and rows

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Models Definition

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A 3D representation of a place or event

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Databases Definition

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A collection of information

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Why do Historian divide history into eras

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to create blocks of time that have similar characteristics to organize and present information about the past

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Geography Definition

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The study of the land and how people relate to it

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10
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What is the second biggest state

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Texas after Alaska

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11
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Is El Paso closer to Houston or to the Pacific Ocean

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It is closer to the Pacific Ocean

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Place Definition

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What is it like

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Regions Definition

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Places that are united based on common characteristics

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14
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In which region of Texas is NASA located in

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The Costal Plains

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15
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The South Texas Plains is a sub-region of which Texas Region

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The Costal Plains

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16
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Absolute Location Definition

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A places exact location

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Relative Location Definition

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The location of a place in relation to other places

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18
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Piney Wood is a sub-region of which Texas Region

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The Costal Plains

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19
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Mechanization increased what

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Agriculture and Trade

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20
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Spindletop and Mechanization were both what

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Turning points in Texas Eras

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21
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What are the 4 regions of Texas

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Costal plains, North Central Plains, Great Plains, and Mountains and Basins

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Coordinates Definition

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The measurements, expressed in longitude and latitude, of a place’s location

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23
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Why study Geography

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To understand the Earth and your area better

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Latitude Definition

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A measure of position running east to west on the grid of the earth’s surface

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Longitude Definition

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A measure of position running north to south on the grid of the earth’s surface

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Nautical Definition

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Relating to navigation at sea

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Ratio Definition

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The relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things and that is often represented by two numbers

28
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What is the largest and most populous region in Texas

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Costal Plains Region

29
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What forms the western part of the Costal Plains

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The Balcones Fault

30
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What is the highest point in Texas

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Guadalupe Peak

31
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Which Region has more agriculture than other parts of the state

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The Great Plains Region ( High Plains )

32
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Why isn’t the Mountain and Basin region heavily industrialized

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Because of the unique land forms and since Big Bend country doesn’t have any ports for trade and transportation is hard

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The Great Plains are also known as what

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The Panhandle Plains

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Plains Definition

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Areas of land characterized by grasslands and is flat

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Where is the Caprock Escarpment located

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In the southern part of the Great Plains Region

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The High plains is a sub-region in which Texas region

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The Great Plains

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Where are the High Plains Located in The Great Plains

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The farthest north most part

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Escarpment Definition

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A steep cliff usually produced by erosion

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Canyon Definition

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Steep openings in the ground usually carved by rivers

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Agrarian Definition

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Agricultural

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The Great Plains depends on which type of economy

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Agriculture

42
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Many cattle ranch businesses are in which region

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The Great Plains

43
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The Edwards Plateau is also know as what

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Hill Country

44
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Hill Country is a sub-region for which Texas region

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The Great Plains

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Plateau Definition

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A raised, mostly flat area of land

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Terrain Definition

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Area of land

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What is the terrain of the Hill Country sub-region

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The terrain, or area of land, is a rugged countryside with stunted oak trees, juniper, and ash.

48
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Hill Country is a popular location for who

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Tourists

49
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Dallas and Fort Worth are apart of which Texas region

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North Central Region

50
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The North Central Plains have plains similar to which region

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The Panhandle Plains

51
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The Mountains and Basins Region is near which river

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The Pecos River (To The West of it)

52
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The Upper Rio Grande Valley is in which Texas Region

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The Mountains and Basins Region

53
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In which Texas region is Big Bend Located in

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The Mountains and Basins Region

54
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What was the Alamo’s original name

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The Alamo was first established as the Mission San Antonio de Valero in 1718.

55
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What was the Alamo’s Presidio called

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This was called the San Antonio de Béxar Presidio

56
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Why is Mexican heritage important to this region

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Mexican heritage is important to this region partly because the region shares much of its border with Mexico

57
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What is a Tejano

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A Texan with Mexican heritage

58
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What is Texas’ Climate

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Hot summers and Mild winters

59
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Drought Definition

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A long time without rainfall

60
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The Balcones Fault forms what

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The Balcones Escarpment

61
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What prevented The Gulf Coast region from having agriculture like the Piney Woods Region

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The Repetitive Floods

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