Social Studies Flashcard

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What are the 5 strands of Social Studies?

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History, Geography, Government, Economy, Culture

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Which state does NOT border Texas? New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nevada

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Nevada

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What country borders Texas?

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Mexico

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What large body of water borders Texas?

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Gulf of Mexico

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Texas is located on which continent?

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North America

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In which part of Texas are mountains found? Options: Coastal Plains, Mountains and Basins Region, Galveston Island, Rio Grande Valley

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Mountains and Basins Region

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Define "desert."

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A deep area of land that gets little rainfall.

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Define "canyon."

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A deep narrow valley with steep sides formed by erosion.

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Which two regions of Texas have canyons? Options: Coastal Plains and Hill Country, Great Plains and Mountains and Basins Regions, Piney Woods and South Texas Plains, Gulf Coast and Panhandle

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Great Plains and Mountains and Basins Regions

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Name two escarpments in Texas.

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Caprock Escarpment and Balcones Escarpment