1. Regions of Texas

2. Objectives
Compare and contrast the geographical regions of Texas and the resulting economic and cultural developments in these regions.

3. Coastal Plains Location: Eastern most TX along the Gulf of Mexico
Natural Resources: Trees, many rivers, fertile soil, grasslands, lakes, most rainfall, fish, largest region, oil, natural gas
Major cities: Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Galveston, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Laredo

4. Coastal Plains cont.
Physical features: completely flat to rolling hills
Economy: Lumbering, wood products, farming, ranching, oil refining, shipping, fishing industry
Crops: Cotton, rice, fruits, vegetables, corn, peanuts, pecans, watermelons, peaches, Christmas trees

5. Coastal Plains

6. North Central Plains
Location: North TX between the Coastal Plains and Great Plains along the Red River
Natural Resources: Grasslands, brush, good rainfall, oil, natural gas
Major Cities: Fort Worth, Abilene, San Angelo, Wichita Falls

7. North Central Plains cont.
Physical Features: Rolling hills, valleys, plains
Economy: Ranching, farming, airplane industry, computers, manufacturing
Crops: Cotton, peanuts, wheat, corn, pecans, watermelons, fruits, vegetables

8. North Central Plains

9. Great Plains
Location: Central TX between the North Central Plains and the Mountains and Basins extending from the Panhandle to the Rio Grande River
Natural Resources: Vast grasslands, oil, natural gas
Major Cities: Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa

10. Great Plains cont.
Physical Features: Flat treeless plain, Palo Duro Canyon
Economy: Farming and ranching, oil and gas industry, cotton producing area, railroad shipping
Crops: Cotton, wheat

11. Great Plains

12. Mountains and Basins Location: Far west TX
Natural Resources: Desert plants
Major Cities: El Paso
Physical Features: Mountains and Basins, desert, smallest region, Guadalupe Peak- highest point in TX 8,751 ft.
Economy: Farming, tourism
Crops: Cotton, pecan trees, cantaloupes

13. Mountains and Basins