Name: ___________________________________________
Period: __________
Date: __________________________
FLIPPED CLASSROOM ASSINGMENT: Regions of Texas Tour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa5e_2LL-XQ
In the video you are about to watch, you will learn about the four geographical regions found in Texas.
You will learn about important geographical regions found in the regions, and other important characteristics.
Objectives:
(7.9) Geography. The student understands the location and characteristics of places and regions of Texas. The student is expected to:
(A) locate the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains regions and places of importance in Texas during the
19th, 20th, and 21st centuries such as major cities, rivers, natural and historic landmarks, political and cultural regions, and local points of interest;
and
(B) compare places and regions of Texas in terms of physical and human characteristics.
Vocabulary:
basin- a low bowl-shaped land surrounded by higher grounds.
escarpment- a long, steep slope at the edge of a plateau.
Instructions: While you view the video “Regions of Texas Tour” use the words from the word bank to fill
in the blanks:
MOUNTAINS AND BASINS REGION
Chihuahuan
western
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Chisos
highest
Guadalupe Peak
El Paso
driest
Rocky Mountains
Mountains and basins are located in the most ____________________ region of Texas.
This is the ___________________ and ____________________ part of Texas.
The mountains of this region are part of the ____________________.
The ____________________ Mountains are located in the south.
The ____________________ is the highest point at 8, 749 feet above sea level.
The desert located in this area is known as the ____________________ Desert.
____________________ is the largest city.
COASTAL PLAIN REGION
oil
shipping
1.
2.
3.
4.
mild
Gulf of Mexico
1/3
ranching
farming
Houston
Coastal plains cover ____________________ of the state of Texas.
The weather here is usually ____________________.
The Coastal Plains lie around the ____________________.
____________________, ____________________, and ____________________ are the biggest industries in this
region, as well as ____________________.
5. ____________________ is the largest city.
HIGH PLAIN REGION
Palo Duro
Cape Rock
flat
cotton
Lubbock
high
Balcones
ranching
wheat
Amarillo
1. This region is very ____________________ and ____________________.
2. The _________________________ escarpment is found in the panhandle and the ____________________.
escarpment is found in the southern part of this region.
3. The largest canyon in the U.S. is found in this region is called ________________________.
4. ____________________ is a common industry.
5. ____________________ and ____________________ grow here.
6. ____________________ and ____________________ are two major cities.
CENTRAL PLAIN REGION
ranching
1.
2.
3.
4.
low
Fort Worth
Rolling Hills
This region has a ____________________ population.
____________________ covers the lands of this region.
____________________ is the main industry.
One of the largest cities in the region, known for its stockyard and cowboys, is ____________________.
Tell me one thing you learned about in the video that you liked and found interesting:
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