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Chapter 1 Test Review:
Study and define the following terms:
1. Regions: An area united by common characteristics
2. Wrong-way rivers: They carry water from the dry part of the state, where it is needed, to the eastern part, which normally has plenty of water.
3. Fault: A weak place in the earth’s crust
4. Plain: A landform that is generally level
5. Edwards Aquifer: found between the cities of Austin to San Antonio. Large amounts of rainfall refill this aquifer, making it a dependable source of water for years to come.
6. Ogallala Aquifer: The future of this aquifer remains a major concern. It lies beneath the Texas High Plains, a region of Texas that does not have a dependable supply of rainfall. More than 5 million acres are irrigated by this aquifer, and its levels continue to decline.
7. Plateau: A broad, level landform that has steep cliffs on at leaston one side and higher elevation than the surrounding land
8. Grassland: An area where the natural vegetation is grass
9. Barrier Island: An island that protects the main body of land from ocean waves
10. Precipitation: Rain, snow or hail
11. Savanna: Grassland with scattered trees and drought-resistant undergrowth
12. Escarpment: A steep cliff
13. Aquifer: An underground water reservoir
Answer the following questions:
14. What other state is larger than Texas?
Alaska
15. What causes violent storms in Texas?
Absolute location (Texas location between Equator and North Pole): The middle latitudes are also a meeting place of cool air moving from the north and moist, warm air moving from the Gulf of Mexico. Violent storms may result from this mixing of cold and warm air. These may produce thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes.
16. List the 3 Vegetation Regions in Texas. Which is the most populated and why?
forests (for timber), grasslands (for farming), and savannas (for ranching)
grasslands – easy to clear the land to establish farms
17. What is cultural diffusion?
Ideas and culture which are accepted in the new location, changing the culture
18. What mountains do the Texas Mountains belong to?
Rocky Mountains
19. Why have we built so many lakes in Texas?
To keep precious water from running unchecked into the Gulf of Mexico, many rivers in Texas have been dammed, forming lakes.
20. Why are Texas rivers said to be wrong-way?
Because they carry water from the dry part of the state, where it is needed, to the eastern part, which normally has plenty of water.
21. How long is the Rio Grande River?
Almost 2,000 miles in length
22. What is the difference between a savanna and a grassland?
Grassland: An area where the natural vegetation is grass
Savanna – type of grassland with scattered trees and drought-resistant undergrowth
23. Texas makes up _7%_ of the United States and our population is about _7%_ of the United States population?
24. How many mile high mountains do we have?
91
25. What is the highest point in Texas and how high is it?
Guadalupe Peak, 8,749 feet
26. What is the only natural lake in Texas?
Caddo Lake
27. Name all the factors that directly affect Texas’ climate.
Absolute location – The location of Texas between Equator and North Pole
Relative location - The location of Texas relative to the Gulf of Mexico,
Elevation - The average temperature cools about 3 degrees for each 1,000-foot rise
in elevation.
28. What is the source of the rainfall for East Texas?
Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico
29. List the uses for Texas lakes: Flood control, Water conservation, Irrigation, Water for cities and towns, and Manufacturing
Be able to locate the following Regions, Landforms, Cities and Rivers on a Map:
Great Plains Sabine River Mountains
North Central Plains Red River Forests
Mountains & Basins Rio Grande River Caprock Escarpment
Coastal Plains Gulf of Mexico Balcones Escarpment