Natural Texas 1
aquifers
An underground layer of rock, sand, or gravel that holds and carries water
Landmarks
Important or easily recognized natural or human-made features
Basin
A low area of land where water drains and collects
Regions
Areas of land that share similar features, such as climate, landforms, plants, economy, or culture.
Canyon
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides
Adobe
: Bricks made from a mixture of mud, clay, straw, and water that are dried in the sun and used to build homes and other structures.
Elevation
The height of land above sea level
Culture(s)
The shared beliefs, traditions, customs, language, food, and way of life of a group of people.
Escarpment
A steep slope or cliff that separates areas of land with different elevations.
Nomad / Nomadic
A person or group that moves from place to place following food, water, or animals.