The Four Major Regions of Texas. Central Plains Region.

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The Four Major Regions of Texas

Central Plains Region

Climate Dry air Tornadoes inches of rain per year

Geographic Subdivisions Cross Timbers Grand Prairie Lower Plains

Location Part of the Great Central Plains of the US and Canada East border is the Coastal Plains South border is the Colorado River North border is the Red River West border is the Cap Rock Escarpment

Geographic Features Rolling grassy lands Thick grasses Cross Timbers area - large areas of hardwood trees Limestone rock Higher elevation because limestone doesn't wear down easily

Natural Resources Limestone Minerals Streams Fertile lands for crops

Economic Resources Farming - fruits, vegetables, watermelons, oats Ranching - cattle, Angora goats (mohair) Cedar trees – fence posts Oil and gas

Major Cities Fort Worth Abilene Wichita Falls San Angelo

Writing Prompt What are some reasons that make the North Central Plains region a good place to live? Are there any reasons you wouldn’t want to live here?