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Chapter 2
The Geographic Regions of Texas
Term | Definition |
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bayou | A marshy outlet of a bay or a slow-moving stream. |
border | A boundary line. |
cultivate | To use to raise crops. |
desert | An area that gets less than 10 inches of rain per year. |
helium | A gas that is lighter than air with no color or smell. |
inland | Away from the coast toward land. |
landmark | An object, such as a mountain, that stands out from the area around it. |
livestock | Animals that are raised by farmers. |
mainland | The main part of the continent. |
mohair | The hair of angora goats. |
plain | A large area of flat land with gently rolling hills and a few trees. |
port | A place where ships can dock to load or unload cargo. |
time zone | An area in which all clocks are set to the same time. |
tourism | The industry that serves people who are visiting an area for pleasure. |
trading post | A small frontier store. |
lignite | A type of coal |