High Plains Eco-region of Texas

Location Pan Handle Of Texas North West Texas but stretches down more toward west Texas Altitude 3000-4500 ft above sea level Separated by Rolling Plains Mainly plateaus

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Precipitation Dry not much rain 15”to 22” of rain per year Precipitates in the form of mostly rain Get droughts often Wind Speeds average 13.5 mph

Precipitation of High Plains

Temperatures Winter Mild Temperatures about 30-40 degrees Summer Hot and dry Winter Mild Temperatures about 30-40 degrees Average Temperatures

Temperatures of High Plains Winter Summer

Soil Northern High Plains Soil A thick dark surface Green is northern high plains soil Northern High Plains Soil A thick dark surface Holds additional organic matter Fertile Better for crops Southern High Plains Soil partly sandy Clay enriched High in fertility Grey is southern High Plain soil

Soils Northern High Plain Soil Southern High Plain Soil

Land Forms The land is mainly flat Plateaus The Canadian River passes through the High Plains The Palo Duro Canyons are a popular tourist spot in the High Plains Plateaus Canadian River Palo Durp Canyons

More Land Forms Playas are little water holes in the ground they can be found in the High Plains of Texas. There are also Grasslands in some parts of the High Plains

Plants Wide diversity of plants Grasses Mesquite Juniper Shinnery Oak Sand Sage Yucca

Animals Wintering waterfowl live in Playas Immense herds of buffalo once thundered the Plains Wintering waterfowl live in Playas Pronghorn antelope once roamed the Plains Burrowing owls Pinyon Mouse

More Animals Mule Deer Thirteen lined Ground Squirrel