The 4 regions of Texas Flashcards
Economic for Mountains and Basins
Farming, ranching, oil, gas
Physical characteristics for Mountains and Basins
Highest elevation, southern border is Rio Grande
Economic for Coastal
Fishing, shipping, industry, manufacturing, lumber, banking, farming, ranching,oil, gas, tourism, retail, Tech
Physical Characteristics for Great
Flattest land, canyons
Economic for Great
Cattle ranching, cotton farming, oil, gas
Physical Characteristics for Gulf
Lowest elevation, rivers, forests, plains, hills
Economic for North Central
Farming and ranching
Physical Characteristics for North Central
Rolling hills, steep-sided hills, mesas
Major cities for Coastal Plains
Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio
Major cities for Great plains
Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, San Angelo
Major cities for North Central Plains
Fort Worth, Arlington, Witchita Falls, Grand Prarie
Climate for North Central
2nd most rain, tornados, droughts
Mountains and Basins Climate
Hot, dry, least rain
Coastal Climate
not too cold, not too hot, most rain, the chance of hurricanes
Great Plains Climate
Hottest summers, coldest winters, 2nd least rain