The Four Major Regions of Texas. Central Plains Region.
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The Four Major Regions of Texas
Central Plains RegionCentral Plains Region
ClimateClimate
• Dry air
• Tornadoes
• 20-30 inches of rain per year
Geographic SubdivisionsGeographic Subdivisions
• Cross Timbers
• Grand Prairie
• Lower Plains
LocationLocation
• 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 FeaturesGeographic 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 ResourcesNatural Resources
• Limestone
• Minerals
• Streams
• Fertile lands for crops
Economic ResourcesEconomic Resources
• Farming - fruits, vegetables, watermelons, oats
• Ranching - cattle, Angora goats (mohair)
• Cedar trees – fence posts
• Oil and gas
Major CitiesMajor Cities
• Fort Worth
• Abilene
• Wichita Falls
• San Angelo
Writing PromptWriting 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?