Vocabulary
Streams that flow into rivers
What are tributaries
the largest region in Texas
What is the Gulf Coastal Plains
the least populated region in Texas
What is the Mountain and Basin Region
A canyon that is in this region of Texas
What is the Palo Duro Canyon
a well known park containing dinosaur fossils in this region
What is Dinosaur Valley State Park
a line of high steeps and slopes
What is an escarpment
In this region, it's the largest city in Texas
What is Houston
the tallest peak in this region
What is the Guadalupe Peak
This region spreads throughout the United States up to this country
What is Canada
Mostly used in building roads and buildings. It's used to make cement building stones, and chalk.
What is limestone
Well known, recognized land features
What is a landmark
streams that flow into rivers are found in this region
What are tributaries
A type of storm you would experience in this region due to the wind.
What are dust storms
What are tornadoes?
The second largest city in Texas is located in this region.
What is Dallas?
Named after Llano County TX; the only place with pink granite
What is Llanite
smaller regions that are part of a larger region
What are sub-regions
The Mountain and Basin region is in this direction
What is West?
The name given to this area of Texas due to its shape
What is the panhandle?
Two main ways people make a living in this region
What are farming and ranching?
hair from angora goats that is spun into fine shiny yarn
What is mohair
A word used to describe how the air is in this region of Texas.
What is humid
A country that is south of this region
What is Mexico?
The direction you need to go to reach this region of Texas.
What is North
The region West of the North Central Plains
What are the Great Plains?