Natural Texas
What are the major natural resources of Texas?
petroleum, natural gas, and coal agricultural products, such as cotton, corn, and wheat;
What are the four main regions of Texas?
the Gulf Coastal Plains, the North Central Plains, the Great Plains, and the Mountains and Basins
Define physical geographic features. Give an example of one in Texas.
Physical geographic features are naturally occurring characteristics of the Earth's surface, such as landforms, water bodies, and ecosystems. Unlike human-made or artificial features like cities and roads, physical features would exist even if no people were around
What materials did Puebloans use for their homes?
adobe (a mixture of clay, water, and straw) and stone.
The city where the Alamo is located?
San Antonio
What is the climate like in the Coastal Plains?
humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters with few hard freezes. This region receives the most rainfall in Texas
Describe one characteristic of the Mountains and Basins region.
One characteristic of the Mountains and Basins region is its rugged and arid landscape, which features dramatic elevations with mountains, canyons, basins, and plateaus, along with a generally dry, desert climate that supports drought-resistant vegetation like cacti and mesquite trees.
What is a region?
area of land that is unified by common characteristic, such as political unity, linguistic unity, or common climate patterns
Describe a modification made by Puebloans to get water for their crops.
Puebloans used check dams to get water for their crops, an important modification for farming in the arid Southwestern United States. A check dam is a low rock wall constructed across small drainages and gullies.
This river forms part of the border between Texas and Louisiana.
Sabine River
Name three climates found in Texas and where?
Humid Subtropical (Coastal plains), Subtropical Steppe/Arid (Great Plains & Mountains and basins), and Mountain Climate (Mountain & Basins).
What defines the Great Plains?
The Great Plains are a vast, largely flat expanse of grassland and prairie located in the interior of North America, stretching from Canada to Texas and from the Rocky Mountains to the Missouri River and Interior Lowlands
What is the difference between nomadic and sedentary lifestyles?
The main difference is that nomadic lifestyles involve frequent movement, with groups traveling to new places for resources like food, water, and grazing land, while sedentary lifestyles are characterized by living in one permanent location, often involving permanent homes, cities, and agriculture. Nomadic groups historically relied on hunting, gathering, or herding, whereas sedentary societies developed farming and animal domestication, enabling a stable, settled way of life
What was a primary resource used by Plains Natives?
The American bison, commonly called buffalo, was the single most important resource for Plains Natives in Texas, such as the Comanche. The vast herds that roamed the plains provided for nearly every aspect of their survival, from food to shelter and tools
What river borders texas and Oklahoma? What body of water forms the Texas Coast?
Red River & Gulf of Mexico
What river borders Texas and New Mexico/Mexico?
Rio Grande
How do the North Central Plains differ from the Coastal Plains?
The Coastal Plains are lower in elevation and more humid, with dense forests and prairies bordering the Gulf of Mexico, while the North Central Plains are characterized by rolling prairies, fewer trees, and a drier, more semi-arid climate. Key differences include geographic location, with the Coastal Plains bordering the coast and the North Central Plains lying inland, and differing vegetation types, as well as the distinct economic reliance on agriculture and ranching in the North Central Plains compared to the more varied economy of the Coastal Plains
What is a natural resource? Give 2 examples and a region they are located in.
A natural resource is something found in nature that humans can use. Texas has many natural resources, including petroleum and natural gas, found in the Permian Basin (West Texas) and Eagle Ford Shale (South Texas); various timber resources in the Piney Woods (East Texas); and water resources, such as the Ogallala Aquifer supplying the High Plains and rivers in North Texas.
How did Plains Natives adapt to the Great Plains environment?
Plains Native peoples adapted to their environment by developing nomadic lifestyles to follow bison herds, living in portable tipis, and utilizing the resources of the buffalo for food, shelter, and tools.
This natural region of Texas has rolling plains and grasslands, perfect for cattle ranching
North Central Plains
How do rivers influence Texas' geography
Texas rivers shape its geography by creating river valleys and coastal bays, forming state borders like the Rio Grande and Red River, and providing crucial habitats along their banks and in riparian areas.
Explain how geography affects human activity in Texas.
Texas' varied geography shapes human activity by dictating economies, settlements, and cultures; fertile East Texas supports large agricultural communities and fishing villages, the Great Plains foster ranching and oil industries, and West Texas' dry deserts and mountains lead to limited populations but lucrative tourism and resource extraction. Rivers and the Gulf Coast have historically attracted settlers, while the availability of resources like oil and cotton has driven industry and economic development across the state.
Define climate? List the climates for all four regions of Texas.
Climate refers to the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area, while Texas's diverse geography leads to varied climates, generally categorized into a humid subtropical climate in the east, a sub-humid climate in the central region, a semi-arid climate in the west-central plains, and an arid climate in the far west Trans-Pecos area
What was a primary food source for Coastal Natives?
the primary food source was marine life, particularly fish and shellfish. Their diets varied with the seasons, but aquatic resources were a staple, especially in the winter.
This group lived in South Texas and were nomadic hunter-gatherers.
Coahuiltecans and Karankawas,