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1 Mountains and Basins

2 The Mountains and Basins region is characterized by its dramatic landscape and dry desert climate.
The natural features of this region affect human activity there. Location – Extreme west Texas Climate – Hot and dry (desert); cooler temperatures in the higher elevations of the mountains

3 Natural resources – Desert Plants, minerals
Major Cities – El Paso, Pecos, Marfa, Alpine Physical Features – Mountains and Basins, Desert Water Sources – Rio Grande, Pecos River

4 Physical Characteristics of the Mountains and Basins region
Dry desert climate Rocky soil Mountains, plateaus, basins, canyons Limited Plant Life Highest point in Texas is found in this region – Guadalupe Peak

5 Chisos Mountains Davis Mountains Guadalupe Mountains
(highest mountain range in Texas) Guadalupe Mountains

6 Guadalupe Peak: 8,749 ft.

7 Human Activity Is Affected by Geography
Landscape has made tourism a large part of the economy. Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park offer visitors many recreational activities El Paso is the largest city in the region

8 El Paso


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