A. Springer

Texas Physical Geography

OverviewYou will be studying the regions of Texas

and how each region is different from one another in terms of physical geography.

You will be looking at the climate, landforms, terrain, vegetation, and bodies of water in each region.

AssignmentYou will be split up into groups by region,

each group member will answer one of the following questions and will also be responsible for their role in the group.

Groups will present in class on Wednesday

Essential Questions What is the elevation like in this region? What

effect does elevation have on vegetation there?What is the climate like in this region? How does

temperature vary by elevation?What type of plant life can be found in this

region? Is this because of elevation, precipitation or both?

What would be ideal in this region farming, ranching, lumber, urban development? Why?

Helpful HintsWhen you are answering these questions,

make sure to be resourceful; use your textbook, the internet and the maps that are on this power point.

When using the following maps some are not top quality because they have been stretched, look them up on the web in order to get a better image.

Regions of Texas

Rivers in Texas

Precipitation

Vegetation (Texas Parks and Wildlife website)

Drought

Elevation