Physical Geography of Texas

Introduction to Texas Geography

Open Ended

8/14 Warm-Up Question

Geography is the study of physical features of the earth.

Can you think of a physical feature that is near Houston that people would want to come live in this area?

Texas is one of the few states that has diverse geographic characteristics. Aside from being the 2nd largest state in the US (Alaska is the largest) Texas has the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, the Davis Mountains in the west, the flat farming plains of the north, and desert like feels in the south. Because of these features Texas is broken up into 4 major regions. Each region has different types of environment, climate, feature and even elevation, that makes Texas unique for us to enjoy.

In history, it is important that we understand the Physical and human characteristics of our surroundings. This answers questions like, why are we here and where did we come from? While also telling us about your culture and heritage.

 

Introduction to Texas Geography

​Vocabulary

​AQUIFIER

A body of porous rock that can contain or transmit groundwater

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Climate

The weather conditions in an area.

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Elevation

height agove a given level, sea level

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Environment

The surroundings or conditions in
which things live

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Region

An area of land with definable
characteristics

Poll

Which one of the vocabulary terms was the most difficult to understand?

• Aquifier

• Climate

• Elevation

• Environment

• Regions

Fill in the Blank

In what region do you live in?

Draw

Circle the planet on which you live

Draw

Draw a stick figure person on the continent you live on.

Draw

Draw the word "here" for the country you live in

Draw

Any color, shade in the state you live in.

Draw

Draw a rectangle around the major city closest to you

Draw

Find I-45. Then find Magnolia. Highlight the road that connects the two