Texas History Terms

2. – The usual weather conditions in a place over a long period of time.
3. – A region along the Gulf of Mexico with plenty of rivers, forests, and fertile soil, good for farming and cities.
7. – Water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, or hail.
8. – How high the land is above sea level.
11. – Information about the past that is created later by someone who did not experience the event directly, like a textbook or article.
13. – The beliefs, traditions, language, and way of life of a group of people.
15. – An area of land that has similar features, such as climate, landforms, or culture.
16. – A region in the middle of Texas with rolling hills, rivers, and grasslands, used for farming and ranching.
17. – The four major natural areas of Texas: Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, Central Plains, and Coastal Plains.
18. – The way people or animals adjust to their environment in order to survive.

1. – A dry region in far West Texas with desert land, mountain ranges, and little rainfall.
4. Geography – The natural features of the earth, such as landforms, rivers, mountains, and climate.
5. – A record made by someone who was actually there when an event happened, such as a diary, letter, or photograph.
6. – A flat, grassy region in the northern and western part of Texas, good for farming and ranching.
9. – An object made or used by people in the past, such as tools, pottery, or clothing.
10. – A period of time in history that is marked by important events or changes.
12. – How people interact with the land, including where they live, work, and build communities.
14. – A tool that shows direction (north, south, east, west) using a magnetic needle.