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Geographic Regions of Texas

Geographic Regions of Texas. Coastal Plains. Climate: Hot and damp, humid. Tornadoes and hurricanes. Average annual rainfall is 20-58 inches. Landforms: Mostly flat and low prairies, very few hills. Coastal sands and good soil along rivers.

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Geographic Regions of Texas

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  1. Geographic Regions of Texas

  2. Coastal Plains • Climate: Hot and damp, humid. Tornadoes and hurricanes. Average annual rainfall is 20-58 inches. • Landforms: Mostly flat and low prairies, very few hills. Coastal sands and good soil along rivers. • Vegetation: A lot of trees and grass, many different types of crops. • Economic Resources: Farming, fishing, ranching, oil & gas, factories, and ports.

  3. Mountains & Basins • Climate: Very hot summers and cool winters. Driest part of Texas. Average annual rainfall is 8-12 inches. • Landforms: Hills, 150 mountains, plateaus, canyons, basins, deserts, and Pecos & Rio Grande Rivers. • Vegetation: Trees and grass are scarce; it’s mostly cactus and desert plants. • Economic Resources: Ranching and oil and gas. Cotton, fruits, and vegetables can grow through irrigation systems in the El Paso & Pecos River.

  4. Great Plains • Climate: Dry air and dust storms. Hot summers and cold winters (snow in the Panhandle). Average annual rainfall is 15-31 inches. • Landforms: Prairies, hills, canyons, and escarpments. Escarpment: a long, steep slope at the edge of a plateau. • Vegetation: Mostly grass with few trees. Some types of cactus and tumbleweeds. • Economic Resources: Farming (cotton & wheat), ranching, oil & gas.

  5. Central Plains • Climate: Dry air and tornadoes. Hot summers, cold winters (some snow). Average annual rainfall is 30-50 inches. Drought. • Landforms: Rolling, thick grassy lands and lakes. Higher elevation. • Vegetation: More grass than trees. Fruit, vegetable and oat crops. • Economic Resources: Farming, ranching, cedar trees, and oil & gas.

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