Kevin's Cards about Texas Geographical Regions

Question 1

History Definition

Answer 1

The study of past events and helps us know who we are

Question 2

Valid Definition

Answer 2

Based on the truth

Question 3

Graphs are most useful with what type of data

Answer 3

Numerical

Question 4

Diagram Definition

Answer 4

Any type of illustration that represents data

Question 5

Tables Definition

Answer 5

A grid that organizes information into columns and rows

Question 6

Models Definition

Answer 6

A 3D representation of a place or event

Question 7

Databases Definition

Answer 7

A collection of information

Question 8

Why do Historian divide history into eras

Answer 8

to create blocks of time that have similar characteristics to organize and present information about the past

Question 9

Geography Definition

Answer 9

The study of the land and how people relate to it

Question 10

What is the second biggest state

Answer 10

Texas after Alaska

Question 11

Is El Paso closer to Houston or to the Pacific Ocean

Answer 11

It is closer to the Pacific Ocean

Question 12

Place Definition

Answer 12

What is it like

Question 13

Regions Definition

Answer 13

Places that are united based on common characteristics

Question 14

In which region of Texas is NASA located in

Answer 14

The Costal Plains

Question 15

The South Texas Plains is a sub-region of which Texas Region

Answer 15

The Costal Plains

Question 16

Absolute Location Definition

Answer 16

A places exact location

Question 17

Relative Location Definition

Answer 17

The location of a place in relation to other places

Question 18

Piney Wood is a sub-region of which Texas Region

Answer 18

The Costal Plains

Question 19

Mechanization increased what

Answer 19

Agriculture and Trade

Question 20

Spindletop and Mechanization were both what

Answer 20

Turning points in Texas Eras

Question 21

What are the 4 regions of Texas

Answer 21

Costal plains, North Central Plains, Great Plains, and Mountains and Basins

Question 22

Coordinates Definition

Answer 22

The measurements, expressed in longitude and latitude, of a place’s location

Question 23

Why study Geography

Answer 23

To understand the Earth and your area better

Question 24

Latitude Definition

Answer 24

A measure of position running east to west on the grid of the earth’s surface

Question 25

Longitude Definition

Answer 25

A measure of position running north to south on the grid of the earth’s surface

Question 26

Nautical Definition

Answer 26

Relating to navigation at sea

Question 27

Ratio Definition

Answer 27

The relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things and that is often represented by two numbers

Question 28

What is the largest and most populous region in Texas

Answer 28

Costal Plains Region

Question 29

What forms the western part of the Costal Plains

Answer 29

The Balcones Fault

Question 30

What is the highest point in Texas

Answer 30

Guadalupe Peak

Question 31

Which Region has more agriculture than other parts of the state

Answer 31

The Great Plains Region ( High Plains )

Question 32

Why isn't the Mountain and Basin region heavily industrialized

Answer 32

Because of the unique land forms and since Big Bend country doesn't have any ports for trade and transportation is hard

Question 33

The Great Plains are also known as what

Answer 33

The Panhandle Plains

Question 34

Plains Definition

Answer 34

Areas of land characterized by grasslands and is flat

Question 35

Where is the Caprock Escarpment located

Answer 35

In the southern part of the Great Plains Region

Question 36

The High plains is a sub-region in which Texas region

Answer 36

The Great Plains

Question 37

Where are the High Plains Located in The Great Plains

Answer 37

The farthest north most part

Question 38

Escarpment Definition

Answer 38

A steep cliff usually produced by erosion

Question 39

Canyon Definition

Answer 39

Steep openings in the ground usually carved by rivers

Question 40

Agrarian Definition

Answer 40

Agricultural

Question 41

The Great Plains depends on which type of economy

Answer 41

Agriculture

Question 42

Many cattle ranch businesses are in which region

Answer 42

The Great Plains

Question 43

The Edwards Plateau is also know as what

Answer 43

Hill Country

Question 44

Hill Country is a sub-region for which Texas region

Answer 44

The Great Plains

Question 45

Plateau Definition

Answer 45

A raised, mostly flat area of land

Question 46

Terrain Definition

Answer 46

Area of land

Question 47

What is the terrain of the Hill Country sub-region

Answer 47

The terrain, or area of land, is a rugged countryside with stunted oak trees, juniper, and ash.

Question 48

Hill Country is a popular location for who

Answer 48

Tourists

Question 49

Dallas and Fort Worth are apart of which Texas region

Answer 49

North Central Region

Question 50

The North Central Plains have plains similar to which region

Answer 50

The Panhandle Plains

Question 51

The Mountains and Basins Region is near which river

Answer 51

The Pecos River (To The West of it)

Question 52

The Upper Rio Grande Valley is in which Texas Region

Answer 52

The Mountains and Basins Region

Question 53

In which Texas region is Big Bend Located in

Answer 53

The Mountains and Basins Region

Question 54

What was the Alamo's original name

Answer 54

The Alamo was first established as the Mission San Antonio de Valero in 1718.

Question 55

What was the Alamo's Presidio called

Answer 55

This was called the San Antonio de Béxar Presidio

Question 56

Why is Mexican heritage important to this region

Answer 56

Mexican heritage is important to this region partly because the region shares much of its border with Mexico

Question 57

What is a Tejano

Answer 57

A Texan with Mexican heritage

Question 58

What is Texas' Climate

Answer 58

Hot summers and Mild winters

Question 59

Drought Definition

Answer 59

A long time without rainfall

Question 60

The Balcones Fault forms what

Answer 60

The Balcones Escarpment

Question 61

What prevented The Gulf Coast region from having agriculture like the Piney Woods Region

Answer 61

The Repetitive Floods