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REGIONS OF TEXAS. In which region do you live?. REGION. A geographical area identified by common features. Physical Geographical Features Characteristics created by nature Landforms Climate Vegetation Natural Resources. Human Geographical Features Characteristics created by man
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REGIONS OF TEXAS In which region do you live?
REGION A geographical area identified by common features Physical Geographical Features Characteristics created by nature Landforms Climate Vegetation Natural Resources Human Geographical Features Characteristics created by man • Population • Economic Activities • Historical Characteristics • Recreational Activities
REGION Other types of regions also share common characteristics. These regions are formally or informally defined and result from patterns of human activity. Population Regions (Human Characteristics: created by man) City, town, metropolitan area Urban, suburban, rural Political Regions (Human Characteristics: created by man) • State boundaries • Counties • Cities/towns • Voting regions Regions of Economic Activity (Human Characteristics: created by man) • Agricultural area (farm, ranch) • Industrial • Port
Regions Texas is part of different regions. What types of regions are shown below? What United States region is Texas a part of? Northeast West Central South
Texas is part of different regions. What types of regions are shown below?What United States region is Texas a part of?
Regions of Texas In what terms could we discuss the regions of Texas?
Regions of Texas In what terms could we discuss the regions of Texas?
Regions of Texas In what terms could we discuss the regions of Texas? • INSERT MAP SHOWING PHYSICAL FEATURES OF TEXAS:
Regions of TexasIn what terms could we discuss the regions of Texas?
Regions of TexasWhat is the common feature of this region map?Is this common feature a physical or human geographic characteristic?