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23 Cards in this Set
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Where are many Texas rivers found(what Area)?
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East Texas
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What landform makes up most of southern Texas?
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plains
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What is an ethnic group?
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People who share common racial, national, religious, or cultural background
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Natural vegetation
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Plants that grow naturally in areas unchanged by humans
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Red River
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Boundary between Texas and Okla.
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How does Texas'location in the middle latitudes affect the climate?
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4 definite seasons
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How was the Balcones Escarpment formed?
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An earthquake
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Sabine river
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Eastern boundary of Texas
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What are cultural traditions?
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Ways in which people reflect their heritage
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How does Texas rank in size among the other states?
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2nd
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In order from largest to smallest, what are the three major ethnic groups in Texas?
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Anglo is the largest
Mexican African is the smallest |
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Guadalupe Peak
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Highest point in Texas
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Do most Texans live in cities or the country?
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cities-80%
country-20% |
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Rio Grande River
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Southern boundary of Texas
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Texas makes up what percent of the total land area of the United States?
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7percent
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Caddo Lake
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The only natural lake in Texas
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Savanna
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Grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs
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Why do Texas rivers flow Northwest to Southeast?
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Land is higher in the Northwest
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Why do we call Texas' rivers "wrong-way" rivers?
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Because Texas is much higher in the northern and western parts of the state, the rivers run to the lower areas in the southern and eastern regions.
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How did Texas end up with over 200 lakes?
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They were built by man
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How is the "wrong-way" rivers aproblem for the people of the state?
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Most rivers empty into the Gulf of Mexico. The north and western areas of Texas are fairly dry and the south and east receive more rain. The rivers carry much needed rainfall away from the drier areas.
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Where are the mountains of Texas located(what area)?
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West Texas
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What is an escarpment?
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A steep cliff.
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