Texas is located in the southern United States and is bordered by Mexico, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. It has a varied climate from hot and dry near Mexico to hot and humid near the Gulf of Mexico, with mild winters. Some of Texas's landmarks include the Johnson Space Center, Big Bend National Park, and The Alamo. The largest state fair in the US is held annually in Dallas, attracting over 3 million visitors. Key exports from Texas include chili, pecans, cotton, beef, and wool.
2. Location
Relative Location: Texas is surrounded by
Mexico, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Absolute Location: The absolute location of
Austin, Texas is 30* N, 44* W.
3. Regions
Region 1. Texas is in the South.
Region 2. Texas is part of Tornado Alley.
Region 3. Texas is in the Central Time
Zone.
4. Place
Landmark: Three of Texas's landmarks are
the Johnson Space Center, Big Bend
National Park, and The Alamo.
6. Place Continued
The Texas State Fair
The Texas State Fair is in October. It is held
in a 277 acre fairground outside Dallas. It
includes football games, rides, concerts,
fireworks and a grand parade. The Texas
State Fair is the largest State Fair in the
US with over 3 million people attending
each year.
7. Place Continued
Climate: The climate in Texas varies. It is
usually be hot and dry on the border of
Mexico and is usually hot and humid on
the Gulf of Mexico. Texas usually has mild
winters.
9. Movement Continued
Exports: Some exports in Texas are chili,
pecans, cotton, beef, and wool.
Agriculture: Some of the Agricultural Items in Texas are Chili, Pecans, Cotton,
Beef, and Wool.
10. H/E Interaction
Adapt: People in Texas have to adapt to the
limited water supply in Texas by
conserving water and using water only
when necessary.
11. H/E Interaction Continued
Modify: People modified Texas by building
the Amistad Dam. It helps store water for
irrigation and and generate
hydroelectricity.
