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the exact position of a place on Earth

the pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time

type of map that shows natural features such as landforms and water features

the largest underground water source in Texas

Early settlers came to Texas because

the smallest natural region within Texas's borders

another name for your physical surroundings

What branch of geography studies human populations?

Who created the first map of the northern Gulf of Mexico?

formation of gravel, rock, and sand that traps rainwater underground

the largest natural lake in Texas

an area with common characteristics that make it different for surrounding areas

the tallest mountain in Texas

how many geographical regions are in Texas?

Roy Bedichek warned of this danger

the study of the special physical and human characteristics of a place or region?

People moving from one place to another to live

areas of flat elevated land that drop sharply on one or more sides

where a place is in relation to another place

the imaginary line that divides the globe into eastern and western hemispheres

What two cities make up the Metroplex?

American Indian group known for the horseback riding skills

where water from the Texas rivers end

the imaginary line that divides Earth into a northern half and a southern half

Texas is located

What is the largest city in Texas?

natural shapes on Earth's surface, such as mountains, valleys and plateaus

people's shared beliefs, traits, and values

historians divide the past into eras to

all of an area's plants, animals, and nonliving parts of their environment