the story of texas beings with geography what is geography? the landforms (physical earth) the...
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The story of Texas beings with GEOGRAPHY
What is Geography?The landforms (physical earth)The climateThe population (human element)The relationships (people/locations)
Four components of Geography
Population- The human element
Relationships- The people and places
Landforms
(the physical earth)- Mountains, hills - Plateaus, plains- Elevation
Climate- Refers to the usual pattern of
weather events that occurs in an area over a long period of time
- Is determined by distance from the Equator, by location near large bodies of water and sometimes by positions near mountain ranges
Why study Geography?
It can explain how Texas acquired its diversity.
Location, resources, and climate have made it attractive to people for thousands of years.
How do we study Geography?
The study of the earth in all its variety:The earth’s landWaterPlant and animal life
The study of placesRelationships between people and their
environments