Geography Vocabulary
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall - this causes a shortage of water
Drought
How many natural borders of Texas are there?
3
What are the four main regions of Texas?
move from place to place
Nomadic
Which type of business would benefit most from the geographic features of the Coastal Plains?
fishing, surfing, bait shop, sporting goods store (any)
A form of water (rain, sleet, snow, hail) that falls to the earth’s surface
Precipitation
Top Natural Border
Red River
What region is humid and subtropical?
Gulf Coast
stay in one place
Tattoos, beadwork, and types of dances are all examples of —
culture
Humans interacting with their environment by modification or adaptation
HEI
Bottom Natural Border
Rio Grande
What region is El Paso located in?
Mountains & Basins
change the environment itself
modify
How do geographic factors contribute to the economic development of Texas
Resources and climate determine job opportunities
The preservation or protection of natural resources
Conservation
East natural border
Sabine River
__________ region has the lowest population & _____________ has the highest population.
Mountains & Basins
Coastal Plains
changing something about yourself based on the environment
adaptation
Why did some American Indians depend on buffalo for food while others relied on fish?
The geography of an area determined what they ate.
The way a city/ community is organized by the government - Includes buildings & services
Infrastructure
Body of water that is near the Southeast area of Texas
Gulf of Mexico
why do different regions have different activities and attractions
geography
very cold blast of air
norther
What is one difference between Southeastern Culture and Gulf Coast culture
Southeastern is sedentary ; Gulf Coast is nomadic