Physical Environment Matching and Exit Ticket

Match the correct term with the type of physical environment.

Groups:

(a) Landforms

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(b) Climate

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(c) Natural Resources

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(d) Natural Hazards

• tornado

• Humid sub-tropic

• Rio Grande Valley

• cold semi-arid

• hot desert

• hurricane

• flood

• Red River

• sugar

• oil

• Texas Hill Country

• timber

• water

• Palo Duro Canyon

• drought

Tags

4.7A

4.19C

4.19D

4.21A

4.21C

Give an example of a natural hazard in Texas and explain how it

influences settlement patterns. Think about why people would want to live there or not. What would change in that area compared to other areas due to that particular natural hazard?

Tags

4.7A

4.19C

4.19D

4.21A

4.21C

How does climate affect settlement patterns in Texas?

• Climate has no impact on settlement patterns in Texas.

• Harsh climate discourages settlement in Texas.

• Mild climate attracts settlers to Texas.

• Climate only affects farming practices in Texas.

Tags

4.7A

4.19C

4.19D

4.21A

4.21C

What role does climate play in the agricultural practices of Texas?

• Climate has no role in Texas agriculture.

• Climate determines the types of crops grown in Texas.

• Climate only affects livestock farming in Texas.

• Climate impacts the use of technology in Texas agriculture.

Tags

4.7A

4.19C

4.19D

4.21A

4.21C

How does the climate influence the economic activities in Texas?

• Climate has no influence on Texas's economy.

• Climate encourages tourism in Texas.

• Climate limits industrial development in Texas.

• Climate only affects the fishing industry in Texas.

Tags

4.7A

4.19C

4.19D

4.21A

4.21C

In what ways does climate impact the lifestyle of people living in Texas?

• Climate has no impact on the lifestyle of Texans.

• Climate influences outdoor recreational activities in Texas.

• Climate only affects the clothing choices of Texans.

• Climate dictates the architectural styles in Texas.

Tags

4.7A

4.19C

4.19D

4.21A

4.21C