Natural Texas & Its People

2. A deep valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.
4. Natural features of a place, such as landforms, climate, or vegetation.
6. A large body of saltwater partly enclosed by land.
10. Important historical periods defined by significant events or characteristics.
13. A Native American tribe known for their farming and settled villages in East Texas.
14. An underground layer of rock that stores water.
16. Indigenous people who lived in South Texas, known for their nomadic lifestyle.
17. A Native American tribe known for their skill in horseback riding and hunting.
20. Specific areas with distinct geographical or cultural significance.
22. A Native American tribe known for farming and trading in present-day Texas and Oklahoma.
23. A group of people connected by common culture, language, and ancestry.
25. A steep slope or cliff formed by erosion or faulting.
27. Traits that make something unique or easily identifiable.
28. Indigenous people known for living in multi-storied adobe dwellings in the Southwest.

1. Indigenous people who lived along the Texas Gulf Coast, known for fishing and hunting.
3. Native American tribe known for farming and trading in the Southwest.
5. Refers to tribes or cultures from the southeastern regions of North America.
7. A Plains tribe known for their nomadic lifestyle and reliance on buffalo.
8. Features created by humans, such as buildings, roads, or cultures.
9. A lifestyle involving moving from place to place without a permanent home.
10. To change or adjust something for a specific purpose.
11. A building material made from earth, clay, and straw, used to make bricks.
12. A large area of land where water collects and drains into a river or lake.
15. A Puebloan tribe from the Southwestern United States, especially Texas and New Mexico.
18. The shared customs, beliefs, and practices of a group of people.
19. Large areas of flat or gently rolling grassland.
21. A spiritual leader believed to have healing or magical powers.
24. Areas defined by shared physical or cultural traits.
26. A Native American tribe historically located in the Southwestern United States.