Natural Texas: Geography and American Indians Flashcards
the four main regions
Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Gulf Coastal Plains
region
an area that is made based on common characteristics
plain
large flat, or nearly flat land
urban
relating to a city or town
rural
relating to the countryside
basin
a sunken area in a plateau
plateau
an area of proportionally level high ground
arid
lacking of water for things to grow
culture
the traditions, belief, and language of a group
artifact
any object made by or used by humans
nomad
a person who moves a lot
shaman
person believed to have the power to summon spirits and heal the sick
elevaion
height above sea level
geography
the study of the earth’s surface
coastal
located near the coast
agriculture
selling crops for a living
adobe
a mix of sun-dried earth and straw used build houses
the climate of the great plains
dry, not a lot of rain
the climate of the gulf coastal plains
mild and humid near the coast
the climate of the north central plains
cold in the winter; hot in the summer
the climate of the mountains and basins
hot days; cold nights
region furthest to the left
mountains and basins
region is furthest to the right
Gulf Coastal Plains
the major cities in the great plains
Amarillo, Lubbock, and Midland
