Unit 2: Texas Geography

The study of the countries, oceans, rivers, mountains, cities, and other natural features of the world.

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* Largest region

• * 2/3 Texans live here

• * Diverse economy - Oil, gas, farming, lumber

• * Dry and grassy

• * Most people live in major cities

• * Farming and ranching economy

* Grassy and good rainfall

* Small population with most people living in small towns

* Diverse farming economy

*Highest and driest of the regions

*Mostly desert

*Lowest population of all regions

*Trade with Mexico is important

Movement - Includes settlement patterns, migration, and transportation

Compares and defines characteristics that make places similar to or different from other places

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Human-Environment Interaction - Includes descriptions of how humans adapt to and/or change the physical environment, including industries and agriculture, to improve lifestyle or survival

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*Where something is

*Includes determining both absolute location (​ and ​ ) and relative location (cardinal and intermediate directions)

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Identifies the physical and human characteristics of a given location including climate, population, vegetation, water forms, and natural resources

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