Physical Features in Texas Unit 1 Lesson 2

List as many physical features as you can on this side of the chart. Found in Texas! List as many physical features as you can on this side of the chart. Place a check in this box if the feature is found in the state of Texas.

Sunken area in a plateau found between mountain ranges. Basin Sunken area in a plateau found between mountain ranges.

Landform Physical land features such as mountains, plateaus, hills, plains, desert or forest

Gulf part of the ocean (or sea) that is partly surrounded by land (it is usually larger than a bay)

Mountain large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in an area usually in the form of a peak

a large area of level or nearly level land Plain a large area of level or nearly level land

Plateau a broad, level landform that has steep cliffs on at least one side and higher elevation than the surrounding land.

Resources produced by the Earth that can be used to sustain life Natural resource Resources produced by the Earth that can be used to sustain life

Land bridge (Bering Strait) A land bridge used by early Native Americans to migrate to North America

The science or occupation of farming. Agriculture The science or occupation of farming.

climate The average temperatures and weather for an area (hot, warm, mild, cool, cold)

The plants of an area or region vegetation The plants of an area or region

precipitation The amount of water an area receives in the form of rain, snow, sleet, ice

The height of a piece of land or landform above or below sea level elevation The height of a piece of land or landform above or below sea level

Wearing away of the earth’s surface by water, wind, and ice erosion Wearing away of the earth’s surface by water, wind, and ice

Method used to water grass, plants, and crops irrigation Method used to water grass, plants, and crops

Draw a map of a make believe land. Include 7 features you learned about today.

Exit Ticket (Pick One) What is the difference between a mesa and a plateau? What part of Texas would you most likely find mountains? What major gulf borders Texas? What is a plain?