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TEXAS GEOGRAPHY REVIEW!

Get ready for a comprehensive review of Texas geography! From the Houston skyline to the natural regions, aquifers, reservoirs, and elevations, uncover the diverse landscapes and resources of Texas. Discover the importance of petroleum, agribusiness, and the Tejano culture. Are you up for the challenge?

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TEXAS GEOGRAPHY REVIEW!

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  1. TEXAS GEOGRAPHY REVIEW! Texas is a big place so this is a big review! Can you handle it?

  2. Vocabulary-Wow, there are so many words! Houston Skyline

  3. 4 Natural Regions of Texas REGION- land area that shares similar elevation, precipitation, climate, soil, and vegetation

  4. Precipitation Drip, drip, drip… How much rain does our area receive each year? What part of Texas receives the most rain? What part receives the least amount of rain?

  5. Texas Aquifers Rain slowly fills these giant underground lakes. The aquifer then supplies water for drinking and irrigation. Edwards Aquifer Ogallala Aquifer

  6. Reservoirs-man-made lakes Ahhhhhhhh!

  7. What is your elevation? How tall are you? West Texas is a tall place with Guadalupe Peak reaching 8, 749 feet. The Humble area is about 90 feet above sea level. Elevation-height of the land

  8. Texas mountains that take a prize!

  9. Escarpment-steep cliff • Caprock-in Texas Panhandle • Balcones-in central Texas

  10. Other Important Terms

  11. Most Important Mineral Resources NATURAL GAS PETROLEUM-GAS

  12. Petrochemical Industry • To turn the oil and gas into something useful, you must refine it at a petrochemical plant. • The area around Pasadena and Deer Park has many of these refineries. • Ever heard of Stinkadena? TEXACO TEXACO TEXACO

  13. AGRIBUSINESS • Agribusiness combines farming, ranching and related businesses. • It is an important part of the Texas economy. • Cotton is the number one cash crop for our state.

  14. TEJANO • Texas has a very rich cultural history. • Much of the Texas culture is tied to Mexico such as food, architecture, and language. • A Tejano is a person of Mexican heritage who calls Texas home. Caliente! Yummy! Hola!

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