Texas History Natural Texas and its People unit exam review

Front

A large open area of grassland is also called a _____________?

Back

plain

Front

The ______________ is a long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights?

Back

escarpment

Front

The name for the very large Texas city that is in the far western tip of the Mountains and Basins Region is ___________?

Back

El Paso

Front

The name for the very large Texas city that is near Galveston Bay on the upper Gulf Coast, has the Astrodome, and is trying to adapt to very severe flooding problems is ____________?

Back

Houston

Front

The ___________ ________lived around the bays and along the lagoons of coastal Texas and were known for their fishing and hunting skills. They were nomads and similar to the Coahulticans.

Back

Karankawa Indians

Front

The ________ __________ were farmers who lived in East Texas and were known for their farming and building skills.

Back

Caddo

Front

Palo Duro Canyon is found here.

Back

Great Plains

Front

This large Texas city is near Ft. Worth and began as a major cotton center.

Back

Dallas

Front

This is the highest mountain peak in Texas.

Back

Guadalupe Peak

Front

The 4 regions of Texas include the Coastal Plains, Great Plains, Central Plains, and ?

Back

Mountains and basins