Natural Texas & It's people

What is an Era ?

• An era is a period of time marked by certain characteristics or events that distinguish it from other periods.
• An era is a type of musical instrument
• An era is a unit of measurement for weight
• An era is a type of rock formation

What is a region ?

• A region is a musical instrument
• A region is a unit of time measurement
• A region is an area with definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.
• A region is a type of dessert

What is a bias ?

• A bias is a mathematical term used in statistics
• A bias is a synonym for fairness
• A bias is a disproportionate weight in favor of or against an idea or thing, usually in a way that is considered unfair.
• A bias is a neutral perspective on a topic

What is a nomad ?

• A nomad is a type of bird that migrates seasonally.
• A nomad is a plant that grows in arid regions.
• A nomad is a mythical creature that guards treasures.
• A nomad is a member of a community of people who live in different locations, moving from one place to another.

Lumber , oil and water are considered to be what ?

• synthetic resources
• natural resources
• plastic resources
• metal resources

On which of Texas's geographic features has drought caused stress ?

• Mountains and valleys
• Lakes and streams
• Rivers and reservoirs
• Deserts and plains

Why did early Texas settlers use an atlatl ?

• Atlatls provided increased leverage and power when throwing spears, making it easier to hunt large game and protect themselves.
• Atlatls were used for communication between settlers
• Atlatls were used as a form of currency
• Atlatls were used for cooking food

What is a defining characteristic of the era of Natural Texas and its people ?

• Preferential treatment of urban areas
• Reliance on the land and natural resources
• Reliance on advanced technology
• Limited interaction with neighboring regions

How does the physical environment of costal Texas compare to the mountains and basins region ?

• Coastal Texas has flat terrain, sandy beaches, and warm climate, while the mountains and basins region has rugged mountains, desert landscapes, and extreme temperature variations.
• Coastal Texas has mountainous terrain and cold climate, while the mountains and basins region has flat landscapes and warm climate.
• Coastal Texas has extreme temperature variations, while the mountains and basins region has consistent weather patterns.
• Coastal Texas has desert landscapes and rugged mountains, while the mountains and basins region has sandy beaches and flat terrain.

How is the amount of precipitation is East Texas different than that in West Texas ?

• The amount of precipitation in East Texas is lower than that in West Texas.
• Precipitation in East Texas is the same as in West Texas.
• East Texas receives no precipitation compared to West Texas.
• The amount of precipitation in East Texas is higher than that in West Texas.