WGS.SS.3.B
Describe the physical processes that affect the environments of regions, including weather, tectonic forces, erosion, and soil-building processes.
World Geography Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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physical processesenvironmentsregionsweathertectonic forceserosionsoil-building processes
Skills
- describe (physical processes) #dok1
- identify (types of physical processes affecting regions) #dok1
- explain (how specific processes affect environments of regions) #dok2
- compare (the impact of different processes across regions) #dok2
- analyze (regional environmental changes due to physical processes) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can describe physical processes such as weather, tectonic forces, erosion, and soil-building processes. #dok1
- I can identify different types of physical processes that affect the environments of regions. #dok1
- I can explain how physical processes impact the environments of various regions. #dok2
- I can compare the effects of specific physical processes on different geographic regions. #dok2
- I can analyze how regional environments change as a result of physical processes. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Physical processes such as weather, tectonic activity, erosion, and soil-building are fundamental forces that constantly shape and reshape Earth's surface and environments.
- Understanding the impact of physical processes on different regions helps us explain regional differences and predict future environmental changes.
Essential Questions
- What are the major physical processes that shape Earth's regions?
- How do physical processes like weather, tectonic forces, erosion, and soil-building impact specific environments?
- Why do regions experience different environmental changes based on the physical processes at work?
- How can comparing different regions help us understand the influence of physical processes over time?
- In what ways do humans respond to or modify environments shaped by these physical processes?