Texas Terrain Matchup Worksheet
TEXAS TERRAIN
Geography, Waterways & Regions
EXPEDITION LOG
Student Name:
Date:
Class Period:
Directions: Match each key Texas geography term on the left with its correct definition on the right. Write the matching uppercase letter (A–L) clearly in the blank box next to each vocabulary word.
01 Plains
02 Physical Geography
03 Human Geography
04 Settlements
05 Climate
06 Great Plains
07 Gulf Coastal Plains
08 Rio Grande
09 Red River
10 Guadalupe River
11 Gulf of Mexico
12 Tributary
A
A popular, spring-fed Texas river rising in the Hill Country and flowing southeast to the Gulf of Mexico.
B
The largest, wettest, and most heavily populated natural region of Texas, bordering the Gulf of Mexico.
C
The average pattern of weather conditions (such as temperature and rainfall) in a region over a long period.
D
A major river forming the northern boundary between Texas and Oklahoma, flowing eventually into the Mississippi River.
E
A massive body of water bordering southeastern Texas that provides vital ports, tourism, and moisture for statewide rainfall.
F
A high, flat, and dry grassland region in West/Central Texas, famous for the Llano Estacado, oil, and agriculture.
G
Places where groups of people build communities, establish homes, and live together over time.
H
The longest river in Texas, forming the entire southern international boundary between the United States and Mexico.
I
The study of how people interact with, adapt to, modify, and distribute themselves across physical environments.
J
A wide, relatively flat area of land that is often covered with grasses and has few trees.
K
The study of the natural features of the Earth's surface, such as landforms, climate, soils, and water bodies.
L
A smaller river, stream, or creek that flows directly into a larger, major river system.
TEXAS TERRAIN MATCHUP ASSESSMENT GEOGRAPHY EXPEDITION GUIDE
Texas Terrain Matchup Answer Key
TEXAS TERRAIN
Teacher Answer Key & Grading Guide
ANSWER KEY
Teacher Reference:
GEOGRAPHY & WATERWAYS
Subject:
Texas History
Grade Level:
Middle / High
Grading Note: The correct answers are filled in the left column matching boxes in bold red for easy grading. Each match is worth exactly 8.3 points for a perfect score of 100.
J
01 Plains
K
02 Physical Geography
I
03 Human Geography
G
04 Settlements
C
05 Climate
F
06 Great Plains
B
07 Gulf Coastal Plains
H
08 Rio Grande
D
09 Red River
A
10 Guadalupe River
E
11 Gulf of Mexico
L
12 Tributary
A
[10] A popular, spring-fed Texas river rising in the Hill Country and flowing southeast to the Gulf of Mexico.
B
[7] The largest, wettest, and most heavily populated natural region of Texas, bordering the Gulf of Mexico.
C
[5] The average pattern of weather conditions (such as temperature and rainfall) in a region over a long period.
D
[9] A major river forming the northern boundary between Texas and Oklahoma, flowing eventually into the Mississippi River.
E
[11] A massive body of water bordering southeastern Texas that provides vital ports, tourism, and moisture for statewide rainfall.
F
[6] A high, flat, and dry grassland region in West/Central Texas, famous for the Llano Estacado, oil, and agriculture.
G
[4] Places where groups of people build communities, establish homes, and live together over time.
H
[8] The longest river in Texas, forming the entire southern international boundary between the United States and Mexico.
I
[3] The study of how people interact with, adapt to, modify, and distribute themselves across physical environments.
J
[1] A wide, relatively flat area of land that is often covered with grasses and has few trees.
K
[2] The study of the natural features of the Earth's surface, such as landforms, climate, soils, and water bodies.
L
[12] A smaller river, stream, or creek that flows directly into a larger, major river system.
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