Natural Texas And Its People Flashcards
What separates Texas from Mexico?
The Rio Grande
What region has many rivers?
The Coastal Plains have many rivers
Language, Religion, and Political Systems are all examples of what?
Language, Religion, and Political Systems are all examples of human characteristics.
Where is the Great Plains region?
The Great Plains region covers the panhandle of Texas and extends to central area of the state.
An era is a…?
An era is a period of time identifiable by particular characteristics.
Who were the Caddo?
The Caddo were part of the Southeastern Native American culture group.
The Puebloan Native Americans built..?
The Puebloan Native Americans build adobe houses.
Because the Plains Native Americans were dependent on the buffalo, they had to..?
Because the Plains Native Americans were dependent on the buffalo, they had to live as nomads and sleep in tepees.
The Gulf Coast Native American culture group most relied on what for food?
The Gulf Coast Native American culture group most relied on fishing as a means of feeding themselves.
Most of the major cities in Texas were created near..?
Most of the major cities in Texas were established near major waterways (rivers).
When traveling from west to east across Texas, what change happens to the terrain?
When traveling from west to east across Texas, the elevation decreases (gets lower).
Where is the Mountains & Basins region?
The Mountains & Basins region is in the far western part of the state.
How are state capitals shown on maps?
State capitals, like Austin, are noted on a map with a STAR.
What was the similarity between the Puebloan Native Americans and the Southeastern Native Americans?
The similarity between the Puebloan Native Americans and the Southeastern Native Americans was that they were both sedentary farmers who built permanent homes.
The Natural Texas and its People era is characterized by..?
The Natural Texas and its People era is characterized by the distribution of Native Tribes across the regions of Texas.
