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Warm-Up:. What are 3 examples of Human Characteristics? What are 3 examples of Physical Characteristics?. 4 Regions of Texas. My Green New Cadillac M ountains/basins G reat plains N orth Central plains C oastal plains. M = Mountains & Basins. M = Mountains and Basins.
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Warm-Up: • What are 3 examples of Human Characteristics? • What are 3 examples of Physical Characteristics?
4 Regions of Texas My Green New Cadillac Mountains/basins Great plains North Central plains Coastal plains
M = Mountains and Basins • Location: Western most region • Climate: Highest and driest • Lack of water its most important feature • Part of the Rocky Mountains • Guadalupe Peak is the highest mountain in TX (8,749 ft.) • Economics: Cotton • People: 2/3 of people live in El Paso • Strong ties to Mexico • Major Cities: El Paso, Fort Davis
G = Great Plains • Location: Northwest • Higher in elevation than in the East but not as high as the Mountains and Basins • Climate: dry with cool summers, cold winters • Droughts are a problem so irrigation is a must • Looks like the “Old West” • Economics: Cotton & Wheat • Major Cities: Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland
N = North Central Plains • Location: West of the Coastal Plains • Higher in elevation than Coastal Plains • Climate: moist, cold in winter, hot in summer • Less rainfall than Coastal Plains but more than G & M • People: Small population; rural • Economics: Cattle Ranches & Farming • Major Cities: Fort Worth, Abilene, San Angelo
C = Coastal Plains • Location: East Coast • Climate: Mild due to the Gulf; rainy • Most rain of any region • People: Largest, most populated region • Contains the largest cities in Texas • Economics: Oil & Shipping Industry • Major Cities: Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston