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Chapter 2 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Section 1: The Physical Landscape of Texas Main Ideas Hills, mountains, plains, and plateaus are some of the landforms found in Texas. Texas water resources include rivers, lakes, and aquifers. Question: What are some of the various landforms and water resources in Texas?

Chapter 2 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Water Resource Landform Water Resource hills plateaus lakes & reservoirs aquifers mountains plains rivers & streams Gulf of Mexico Physical Features of Texas

Chapter 2 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Section 2: The Texas Climate Main Ideas The climate and weather of Texas affects life in the state, as well as its economy. Texas plants and animals are affected by the state’s changing landscape and climate. Question: What are some causes of Texas climate characteristics?

Chapter 2 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History all regions Rio Grande valley; north-central Texas Gulf Coast Panhandle West Texas hot summers; lots of sunshine rainfall increases west to east hotter temperatures cooler summers; warmer winters; higher humidity colder in winter; has northers cooler at higher elevations year- round RegionCharacteristicsCause/Reason closeness of Texas to equator warm, moist Gulf air in East Texas warm, dry winds from the west sea breezes off the Gulf of Mexico cold winds from the north at higher elevations air is thinner and absorbs less heat

Chapter 2 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Section 3: Texans and Geography Main Ideas Texans come from many different countries and have diverse backgrounds. Immigration, a rising birthrate, and a falling death rate have led to the growth of the Texas population. Question: What factors have led to the growth of the Texas population?

Chapter 2 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History decreasing death rate due to better health care GROWING TEXAS POPULATION birthrate higher than death rate immigration and migration

Chapter 2 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Section 4: Natural Resources of Texas Main Ideas Texas has many valuable agricultural and energy resources. Texans use natural resources to build and support a strong economy. Question: What natural resources are found in Texas?

Chapter 2 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCES trees, sand, gravel, copper, salt, sulfur oil, coal, natural gas, sunlight, wind climate, soil, water (rainfall, rivers, lakes, aquifers), trees, prairie grasses, sunlight AGRICULTURE CONSTRUCTION AND MINING ENERGY

Chapter 2 Copyright © by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Next Texas History Chapter Wrap-Up How have Texas farmers and ranchers changed the landscape of Texas? How have people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds added to the diversity of Texas culture? In what ways have the natural resources and weather of Texas affected the economy of the state?