The regions of texas

Central Plains Region ~ Location, Landforms, Important CitiesThe regions of texas1Central plains region ~ LocationPart of the Great Central Plains of the USLocated in central portion of the stateNorthern border is the Red RiverSouthern tip is the city of AustinThe Colorado River is the southwestern boundaryWest border is the Cap Rock EscarpmentPage 30 of textbook ~ How else can you describe the location of this regionASK: What state borders the Central Plains? What other rivers flow through this region? Do the originate here or elsewhere? Review the terminology of plain (flat land)2Central plains region ~ landformsWhat are landforms?RiversColorado RiverBrazos RiverRed RiverLakesLake Travis is near AustinHills Hill Country~just the Western edgePlains

3Central plains region ~ geographic featuresRolling grassy lands Thick grasses Cross Timbers area - large areas of hardwood trees Limestone rock Higher elevation because limestone doesn't wear down easily

4Central plains regions ~ important citiesAustinCapitol of TexasLocated on edge of Central Plains and Gulf Coastal Plain RegionHilly areaLake TravisOn Colorado RiverUT (major university)

State Capitol Building5Central plains regions ~ important citiesFort WorthFamous for cattle industry in the past

Stockyards in 1940s

Longhorns in Stockyards6Central plains regions ~ important citiesAbileneTwo major colleges (ACU, Hardin-Simmons)Major stop on cattle drives

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Abilene today7Central plains regions ~ important citiesKilleenFort Hood ~ Army baseWichita FallsFarming landCattleCotton industrySan AngeloHunting areaFarming land8End Day 1stop here 9Central Plains Region ~ Climate, Plants, AnimalsRegions of texas10Central plains region ~ ClimatePrecipitation20-30 inches per yearDry airWill not feel as hot as in the Coastal Plains even with same temperatureCools off at nightTornadoesWeather conditions produce several tornadoes each yearHow does the precipitation compare to the Coastal Plains Region.11Central plains region ~ Climate

Tornadoes can be small or large. They can develop quickly. There is a lot of open land in the Central Plains, so the effects of the damage depends on whether the storm hit an open area or a heavily populated one.Note here the size difference of these tornadoes. Not always raining!!!12Central plains region ~ PlantsCedar TreesUsed for making fence posts (important to farmers)Tall grassesWildflowersMany in the Hill Country

13Central plains region ~ AnimalsBald Eagle

Armadillo

Defense from PredatorsArmadillos live all over the state, but are in abundance in this region.14Central plains region ~ AnimalsHorned Lizard

White-tailed Deer

15Central plains region ~ AnimalsRattlesnakes

Coyotes

Coyotes and snakes live all over the state.16End of day 2Stop here 17Central Plains Region ~ IndustryRegions of texas18Central plains region ~ Natural ResourcesLimestoneUsed for building Minerals Streams Fertile lands for crops

19Central plains region ~IndustryFarming Fruits ~ Famous for peaches Vegetables Watermelons Oats CottonRanchingCattleAngora goats (mohair)

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Cotton Industry21Central plains region ~IndustryCedar TreesImportant for building fencesUsed to build decks, closetsOilNatural Gas

22Central plains region ~IndustryHow does industry affect population?Are there many large towns in West Texas?What kinds of jobs do you think the industries in this region would provide?23Central plains assessmentCreate a double bubble map comparing the Coastal Plains Region with the Central Plains RegionBe sure to include the following:ClimateLandformsPlantsAnimalsIndustry

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