What region am I?
Which direction am I going?
Using a Map
Wild Card
100
I am not a region! I am the reason why the state was divided up into regions!
Regions have similar landforms, climate, and vegetation (plants)
100
From Austin to El Paso
West!
100
Notice on your map how many cities are located on rivers. Why is this?
Cities and towns build close to water sources!
100
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin!
200
I have lots of ranching land. I'm even the home of a large city known as "Cowtown!"
The North Central Plains
200
From Corpus Christi to Dallas
North!
200
Which of the elements of a map are shown here? (Hint: There are five!) http://mypages.valdosta.edu/gtlepage/US_Political_Adv.jpg
Grid system, compass rose, scale, legend, and symbols
200
Quick, cover your eyes! Name all four regions of Texas!
Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, Coastal Plains
300
I have only one major city. It is hot and dry here, with very little rain.
The Mountains and Basins Region
300
From the Mountains and Basins Region to the Coastal Plains Region
East!
300
According to the map, which region produces sheep? http://wak.infobaselearning.com/media/10601/Texas-agri-e.gif
The Great Plains Region!
300
Define the word VEGETATION.
Plants!
400
I have oceans and many large cities. There are also plains here for cattle. I have lots of rain and sometimes even hurricanes!
The Coastal Plains Region
400
From Austin to Mexico
Southwest!
400
What would be a good title for your map?
Cities in Texas
400
Give 2 examples of NATURAL RESOURCES found in Texas.
Oil, Trees, Grasslands, Land for Agriculture and Cattle
500
I have lots of farmers growing crops in the plains here. Palo Duro Canyon is here!
The Great Plains Region
500
From Burnet County to Brazoria County http://tbrna.org/sites/default/files/TexasMapCounties.jpg
Southeast!
500
About how far would you have to travel from El Paso to Amarillo?
About 400 miles
500
What is the largest city in Texas?
Houston!
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