Texas Geography and Regions Map – Flashcards
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Regions
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Areas united by 1 or more common characteristics.
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Wrong-Way rivers
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Rivers that flow away from dry areas.
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Fault
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A weak place in the earths crust.
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Plain
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A landform that is flat and level.
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Edwards Aquifer
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Located in the hill country - an underground water source used for irrigation.
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Ogallala Aquifer
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An underground water source in the Texas high plains used for irrigation (running low on water.) Largest in North America
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Plateau
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a broad, level landform that has a steep cliffs on at least one side & higher elevation than the surrounding land; "tableland"
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Grassland
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Treeless land
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Barrier Island
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An island that protects the main body of land from the ocean.
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Precipitation
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Rain, hail or snow.
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Savanna
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Grassland with scattered trees and drought resistent undergrowth.
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Escarpment
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A steep cliff.
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Aquifer
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Underground water reservoir.
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Meeting of cool air from the north and warm moist air from the gulf.
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What causes violent storms in Texas?
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Forests , savannas and grasslands.The grassland could easily be used for farming.
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List the 3 vegetation regions in Texas.Which is the most populated and why?
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Water conversation , flood control , irrigation.
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Why have we built so many lakes in Texas?
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Carrying water from dry part of Texas.
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Why are Texas rivers said to be wrong-way?
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Almost 2,000 miles long.
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How long is the Rio Grande River?
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Savannana= short trees and brush w/ limited grazing ; Grassland - good for farming and few trees.
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What is the difference between a savanna and grassland?
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Guadalupe peak , 8,749 feet high.
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What is the highest point in Texas?
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Lake Caddo in East Texas
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What is the only natural lake in Texas?
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Absolute location , Elavation and relative to the gulf of mexico.
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Name all the factors that directly affect Texas' climate.
