1. The Great Plains

2. Location – Most of the Panhandle, central to west Texas
Physical Features – Flat treeless plain, Caprock Escarpment, Balcones Escarpment, Palo Duro Canyon
Natural Resources – Tall grasses, Ogallala Aquifer
Major Cities – Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Fredericksburg
Water Sources – Canadian River, Red River, Brazos River, Colorado River, Pecos River, Rio Grande

3. Weather/Climate-cold winters due to northers (strong north winds), droughts, low humidity, blizzards, most moisture comes from snow
The Great Plains region is divided into the High Plains and the Edwards Plateau subregions.
Texans have modified the region’s environment to build and support its ranching and oil industries.
Texans Have Adapted to the Environment of the Great Plains
Used grasslands for farming
Pumped water for irrigating crops
Drilled for oil and gas
Built cities

5. Fredericksburg

6. The Hill Country

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L.B.J Ranch

8. Odessa Oil Fields

9. Palo Duro Canyon
Lighthouse Formation