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1 Regions of Texas

2 How many regions are in Texas?
4 How many regions are in Texas? Great Plains North Central Plains Mountains and Basins Coastal Plains What region is Fort Worth in?

3 Can you name the 4 Regions of Texas?
Great Plains North Central Plains Mountains and Basins Coastal Plains

4 Texas Regions 2. North Central Plains 1. Great Plains 1 2 3 4 3.
Coastal Plains 4. Mountains and Basins

5 Texas is a vast state made up of many different natural elements and terrains.
The 3 largest states in the United States are: 1st largest is ………………………. 2nd largest is ……………………….. 3rd largest is ………………………..

6 Texas is the 2nd largest state in the United States.
Traveling across Texas you will see everything from forests to mountains to beaches to plains.

7 The 4 Regions of Texas are
What region do we live in? North Central Plains Region The 4 Regions of Texas are Great Plains North Central Plains Coastal Plains Mountains and Basins

8 Regions of Texas Each region has different natural resources.
This allows Texas to be one of the most self-sufficient states in the country. Do you know what SELF-SUFFICIENT means?

9 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS

10 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS Location Center part of the state
Hill Country in the southern part Bordered by the Cap Rock Escarpment on the west Bordered by the Balcones Escarpment on the east

11 North Central Plains Cities
Austin Waco Fredericksburg Llano Fort Worth Wichita Falls Abilene The Hill Country is a popular name for the area of hills along the Balcones Fault and is a transitional area between the Great Plains and the Gulf Coastal Plains.

12 North Central Plains Physical Features
Prairies Forests in the Cross Timbers Rolling Plains and Hills Variety of trees Small shrubs Limestone rock - Thick grass

13 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS PHYSICAL FEATURES AFFECT INDUSTRY
Rich soils support farm industries Natural resources have spurred other industries

14 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS SUBREGIONS
This region is divided into 3 subregions: Grand Prairie Cross Timbers Rolling Plains

15 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS HAS 3 SUBREGIONS
GRAND PRAIRIE – flat and rolling hills, grasslands; suited for livestock CROSS TIMBERS – sandy soil; good for farming a variety of crops ROLLING PLAINS – grasslands; hilly terrain; steep valley; rivers; suited for cattle and ranches

16 north Central Plains flat and rolling hills; grasslands GRAND PRAIRIE
wet and mild climate; thin soil CROSS TIMBERS sandy soil ROLLING PLAINS grasslands; hilly terrain; steep valleys; rivers well suited for cattle, other livestock; Fort Worth is a large meat-processing center limits crops that can be grown to mainly crops for animal feed; cotton in some areas absorbs water well—very good for farming; many crops grown from peanuts to corn, cotton, hay well suited for cattle (valleys— shelter; grasslands and rivers—food and water); contains many of the state’s largest ranches

17 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS CLIMATE
Sub tropical Cold winters Hottest summer temperatures in the state 20-30 inches of rainfall a year Violent storms and tornadoes

18 North Central Plains Climate
Central Texas is shaped by its many rivers and hills. In a single year the region can receive up to 48 inches of rain, and flooding is common near rivers and in low lying areas.

19 North Central Plains In the summer, one of the favorite activities is floating down a creek or river in an inner tube. Spring is a time for residents to drive the winding back roads and take in the rainbow of colors produced by the blooming wildflowers, including Bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush. In the fall and winter, hunters visit in hopes of taking home a white-tailed deer. Some of the favorite local cuisines are barbecue and a variation on traditional Mexican food affectionately referred to as Tex-Mex.

20 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS PLANTS
-bluebonnets -Indian Paintbrush -Texas Oak Trees -Mesquite Trees

21 North Central Plains Plants Indian Blanket Standing Cypress Blue Sage

22 North Central Plains Animals
Bobcat White-tailed deer Turkeys Screech Owl Mexican Freetail Bat Cliff Swallow

23 And the road runner….

24 The real road runner…

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26 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS ANIMALS
-Bobcat -White-tailed deer -Turkeys -Screech Owl

27 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS AGRICULTURE
Cattle, goats, sheep, cotton, grain sorghum, oats, pecans, hay, peaches, cedar trees, wheat, corn, peanuts Fertile soil, beef, wool, mohair from angora goats, oil in some areas

28 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS ECONOMY
The fertile soil produces crops for a large portion of its industry

29 NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS Crops: Cotton, corn, and other grains.
Resources: Limestone, sand, gravel, oil, gas, and clay. Grow: Peaches, hay, peanuts, wheat, and sorghum.

30 Where are the North Central Plains?

31 North Central Plains

32 COASTAL PLAINS

33 COASTAL PLAINS largest of the 4 Texas regions

34 Location of Coastal Plains
Covers 1/3 of the land of Texas Northeast border is the Sabine River Southeast border is the Gulf of Mexico West border is the Balcones Escarpment The Coastal Plains reaches inland, away from the coast about 250 miles

35 COASTAL PLAINS CITIES Austin Brownsville Dallas Houston San Antonio
Tyler Texarkana Corpus Christi

36 Coastal Plains Physical Features
Woods & Forest Beaches Grassy Plains and Prairies Has lots of fishing and shrimping It is the largest of the four regions in Texas Gets the most rainfall Has citrus groves

37 COASTAL PLAINS This region is divided into 5 subregions: Piney Woods
Gulf Coastal Plains South Texas Plains Post Oak Belt Black land Prairie

38 COASTAL PLAINS SUBREGIONS
Piney Woods – pine forest, farming, timber Gulf Coast Plain – prairie, bayous, farming, ranching, fishing, ports, oil, petrochemicals South Texas Plains – warm dry climate, year-round farming, ranches Post Oak Belt – sandy soils, prairies, farming, energy resources Blackland Prairie – rich soil, large population, manufacturing

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40 The Coastal Plains Subregion Main Industrial and Economic Activities
Piney Woods Gulf Coast Plain South Texas Plains Post Oak Belt Blackland Prairie timber, farming (fruits, vegetables), cattle ranching, oil farming (rice, cotton, grains), livestock, fishing, shrimping, center of oil industry, petrochemicals, ports and shipping farming (Rio Grande valley: fruit, vegetables, sugar-cane); ranching; retail and international trade; tourism; military bases (San Antonio) farming (cotton), corn, cattle, hogs); mining (oil,gas, lignite); manufacturing farming (cotton, grains, vegetables, cattle, chickens, hogs); Dallas/Metroplex: banking, insurance, and oil corporate headquarters, international cotton market, manufacturing, transportation hub

41 COASTAL PLAINS The land along the Gulf Coast is very near sea level. It is hard for water to drain off the land, since there is nowhere lower for the water to go. Much of the coast of Texas is made up of marshes----wetlands where a variety of tall grasses grow.

42 COASTAL PLAINS CLIMATE
-Hot and damp, humid -Tornadoes, hurricanes “More rain and violent storms than any other region” inches of rain per year Warm in the South Cold in the North

43 COASTAL PLAINS PLANTS The land along the Gulf Coast is very near sea level. It is hard for water to drain off the land, since there is nowhere lower for the water to go. Much of the coast of Texas is made up of marshes----wetlands where a variety of tall grasses grow.

44 COASTAL PLAINS ANIMALS
Many kinds of animals live in the coastal plains region… Quail, Hawks, Owls, Bald Eagles and hundreds of other birds White tail deer Foxes, Bobcats, Skunks River otters Alligators in the marshes!!! Some weigh up to 500 lbs!!!

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49 COASTAL PLAINS AGRICULTURE
Timber, dairy, cattle, hogs, poultry, grain, sorghum, cotton, corn, peanuts, roses, fruits, hay, fish, sheep, wheat, vegetables, rice, citrus, and shrimp People, lots of rain, rivers, lumber and paper mills, chemical plants, ports, and oil

50 COASTAL PLAINS Economy Way of life: fishing, timber, oil and gas
The gulf coast is a major center of economic activity. The marshlands provide breeding grounds for ocean life, which make the fish and shrimp businesses very important. The port of Houston is one of the 10 busiest ports in the world.

51 COASTAL PLAINS Oil and Gas
Along the coastal region you will find many oil rigs that are on-shore and off-shore. The ocean gives easy access to ship the oil and gas to where it needs to go.

52 THE GULF COAST PLAINS ADAPTS TO ENVIRONMENT
Houston – petrochemicals, shipping, manufacturing Dallas – banking, manufacturing, corporate headquarters Laredo – trade, farming San Antonio – tourism, military, retail

53 Where are the Coastal Plains?

54 Coastal Plains

55 GREAT PLAINS

56 GREAT PLAINS Region is located mostly in the panhandle area of Texas.
This area is very flat with a high elevation that features canyons. It is a barren area with very few trees.

57 GREAT PLAINS LOCATION Texas Panhandle to the north
Cap Rock Escarpment on the east -Northeast Texas -Colorado and Red Rivers are the borders.

58 GREAT PLAINS CITIES -Amarillo -Lubbock -Odessa Abilene Midland
-San Angelo -Wichita Falls

59 PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE GREAT PLAINS
Panhandle area of Texas Highest Elevation in Texas High and flat treeless plains and grasslands Caprock Escarpments with elevation rising to the east Balcones Escarpments along the eastern and western edges Red River forms Palo Duro Canyon Caprock – hard bed of rock below the soil of the High Plains Escarpment – cliffs

60 GREAT PLAINS 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

61 GREAT PLAINS This region is divided into 3 subregions: High Plains
Edwards Plateau Llano Basin

62 The Great Plains Physical Features HIGH PLAINS EDWARDS PLATEAU high flat, Caprock prairie with elevation rising to east; escarpments on eastern, western edges; Red River forms Palo Duro Canyon; little rainfall; oil and gas high, hilly limestone plateau rising and getting more rugged to west; Balcones Escarpment and Fault, many springs on southern edge; many areas rocky with thin soil; prairie grasses; trees; rivers, streams form deep valleys and canyons

63 GREAT PLAINS Climate Windy, Dry Air Tornadoes Very cold in winter
Very hot in summer Coldest region of Texas 15-20 inches of rainfall a year Violent sand, snow, and rain storms

64 GREAT PLAINS PLANTS -Prickly pear -Yucca -Indian Paintbrush -Cactus

65 GREAT PLAINS ANIMALS Pronghorn Prarie Dog Snakes Toads

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68 Great Plains Economy Way of Life
Cattle ranching and cotton farming are major sources of commerce in this area Farming - fruits, vegetables, watermelons, oats Ranching - cattle, angora goats (mohair) Cedar trees - fenceposts Oil and gas

69 TEXANS HAVE ADAPTED TO THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE GREAT PLAINS
Used grasslands for farming Pumped water for irrigating crops Drilled for oil and gas Built cities

70 Where are the Great Plains?

71 Great Plains

72 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS

73 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS LOCATION
Far west Texas East border near Pecos River South border is the Rio Grande North border is New Mexico

74 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS CITIES
Alpine El Paso Fort Stockton - Pecos -Kermit & Monahans in Permian Basin area -Fort Davis, Marfa, & Alpine in Mountain area

75 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS PHYSICAL FEATURES
Towering Peaks, Rocky Canyons, and flowering cacti. Mountains and Basins have dry, rocky soils. Places: Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe National Park, and Davis Mountains

76 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in Texas

77 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dry desert climate Rocky soil Mountains, Canyons, Basins Plateaus Limited Plant Life

78 Mountains and Basins Physical Features
Mountains ranges, basins & plateaus Guadalupe Mountains Big Bend National Park Guadalupe Peak – highest peak in Texas (8749 feet) Basins are lowlands surrounded by higher land.

79 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS This region has no subregions

80 Population/ Main Cities
MOUNTAINS AND Basins Physical Features Economic Activities Population/ Main Cities MOUNTAINS AND BASINS population: main city: mountains, plateaus, basins, canyons; desert climate with little rainfall; dry rocky soil; limited plant life (desert grasses, shrubs, cacti) ranching; some farming with irriga- tion; oil, sulfur, silver; tourism; El Paso (military bases, Mexican trade, I-10 trade route) small, concentrated in a few small towns El Paso (one of the largest Texas cities

81 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS CLIMATE
-Driest part of state -8 inches of rain per year, 20 in mountains -Hot days, cool nights

82 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS PLANTS
-Some sagebrush

83 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS ANIMALS
mountain lions peregrine falcons rattlesnakes

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86 MOUNTAINS AND BASINS WAY OF LIFE
Ranching-cattle, sheep, goat Farming - cotton, fruits, vegetables, cantaloupes (irrigation in El Paso and Pecos River Valley) Oil and gas - part of Permian Basin

87 Where are the Mountains and Basins?

88 Mountains & Basins

89 Summary of the Regions of Texas

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91 Coastal Plains Includes about 1/3 of Texas
Home to more people than any other part/region of Texas About 2 out of every 3 Texans live in the Coastal Plains The Coastal Plains is divided into 5 subgroups: -Piney Woods -Post Oak Belt -Gulf Coast Plain -Blackland Prairie -South Texas Plain

92 Coastal Plains and its Subregions
Piney Woods: -pine forests -rainiest part of Texas -elevation low -growing season (average number of days between the last killing frost of spring and the first killing frost of fall) is days Post Oak Belt: -dryer than Piney Woods west of Piney Woods subregion -oak, hickory trees - growing season days

93 Blackland Prairie: -long, narrow area
-follows the Balcones Escarpment (cliff or abrupt break in the land’s surface) near Oklahoma border, through San Antonio, and down to the Mexico border -growing season days soil not good for growing trees -prairie grass Gulf Coastal Plain: -warm temperatures, long growing season days, low elevation South Texas Plain: -warm year round vast range of elevations (sea level to 1,000 ft. above) -growing season days (long growing season in Brownsville)

94 North Central Region and its Subregions
Rolling plains lBrush, scattered grasses Covered by small oak and mesquite trees North Central Region is divided into 3 subregions: Grand Prairie Cross Timbers Rolling Plains

95 North Central Region and its Subregions
Grand Prairie: -near Temple and Killeen -soil NOT good for growing trees -mostly tall grasses 2. Cross Timbers: -post oak, hickory, pecan and elm trees 3. Rolling Plains: -largest subregion in North Central Region -most of this subregion is largely steppe (vast, flat, treeless plain)

96 Great Plains Region and its Subregions
Great Plains Region is divided into 3 subregions: Edwards Plateau: -primarily of limestone caves and underwater streams -Edwards Aquifer (San Antonio’s water supply) is in this subregion High Plains: -major farming area dry climate elevation ranges from 3,000-4,000 feet

97 Mountains and Basins Region
Tall mountains separated by large basins (closed valleys) Forests on mountains Lower elevations (basins) are deserts with cactus, short grasses, and shrubs Very little rain Contains the HIGHEST POINT IN TEXAS: Guadalupe Peak ~ 8,751 feet

98 Benefits Each region contains different natural resources. From the cotton fields of the Mountain and Basin and Great Plains regions to the ports of the Coastal/Gulf Plains, each area is rich with essential resources. This range of resources is a huge benefit as it allows Texas to be one of the most self-sufficient states in the country.

99 REGIONS OF TEXAS 1 Label the 4 regions of Texas 2 4 3

100 TRACE PATTERN OF TEXAS Draw and label the 4 natural regions (pg 10 in map book) COLOR THE REGIONS Draw and label 5 major cities (pg 3 in map book) Draw and label 5 rivers (pg 50 in class book) Draw a compass rose on your map

101 You will be given a region to work on AS A GROUP.
You will need to find a way to make sure that all topics are somehow shown on your poster. Designate certain people to do certain jobs. *This project will be given 2 FULL class days to work on and can be worked on during any extra catch-up time throughout the day. *Project is due Friday, Sept 5th at the beginning of the social studies period.

102 *The following are requirements for your poster :
Illustration of Texas Illustration of your given region. Climate Major cities Way of life Contributions Plants and animals Landforms Any other interesting info you find. *This is a MAJOR GRADE!!! *Each group member will have an opportunity to grade the other members by using the rubric for the project.


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