1. Chapter 3
Regions of Texas

2. Chapter 3 Vocabulary basin drought elevation erosion
maquiladora channel
arid comprise
petroleum mesa
intense butte
region
agribusiness
widespread
petrochemical
alluvial soil
overseas
route
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3. Mountains and Basins Region
Plants
Minerals
Crops
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4. Natural Landmarks The Rio Grande
The Rio Grande affects the lives of the people living in the Mountains and Basins region.
The river serves as a natural landmark.
The river provides water for crops and livestock.
The river provides a border with Mexico and allows for trade.
The river provides recreation and tourism. 3:2

5. A SEA OF GRASS
1. The North American Great Plains region has been called
the “breadbasket of the world” because of the huge area of
___________________ soil that stretches from the
evergreen forests of Canada into Texas.
2. In Texas, the Great Plains reach from the Panhandle to
the ___________________.
3. Native Americans used to hunt __________________on
the Great Plains. After the arrival of the Europeans, the land
was used for _____________________ animals.
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6. A SEA OF GRASS
4. Later,much of the Great Plains were used to farm corn and
___________________.
5. In the 1930s, a ___________________ coupled with high winds and poor farming methods almost destroyed the farming industry in the Great Plains. The federal government established national grasslands in order to preserve the land.
6. The climate of the Great Plains region is dry. To keep crops watered, farmers _____________________________ crops from underground water sources called aquifers.
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7. Lesson 2: Great Plains...The High Plains
Landforms
Resources
flat plains
steep cliffs
valley
canyon
rivers
hardwood trees petroleum
cattle
wheat
sorghum
oil
cotton
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8. Lesson 2 Great Plains… EDWARD’S PLATEAU
Main Idea
The Edwards Plateau, located in the far south of the Great Plains region, has a diverse economy because of its geography.
Detail:
Its thin soil and small shrubs make the area suitable for grazing, allowing cattle and sheep ranching to thrive.
Del Rio, the plateau’s largest city, shares a border with Mexico, which allows for trade and tourism.
The Hill Country section of the plateau draws tourists to its natural landmarks, national parks, and hunting opportunities.
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9. Lesson 2 Great Plains… LLANO BASIN
How did the economy of the >
Llano Basin become reliant
on tourism?
There are two main rivers that flow through the Llano
Basin: the Llano River and the Colorado River
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The construction of dams on the Colorado River created a series
of reservoirs known as the Highland Lakes.
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The Highland Lakes region is known for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming, which attract tourists to the area.
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10. Lesson 2 Great Plains Geographic Subregion Economic Activities.
High Plains
North Plains
South Plains
Edwards Plateau
Hill Country
Llano Basin
Petroleum, cattle ranching,growing wheat and sorghum
Cotton
Sheep, Cattle, Angora Goats
Tourism, hunting, livestock production
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11. How well did you read 3:3?
1.When traveling south along the Panhandle, the landscape changes from flat to _____.
2.Precipitation in the North Central Plains than on the Great Plains means more _____.
3.Temperature patterns in the North Central Plains can be described as _____.
4.The largest city of the North Central Plains is _____.
5.San Angelo is the largest _____ market in the United States.
6.On either side of the Grand Prairie region of Texas lie the _____.
7.The Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex functions as a major _____ center.
8.One drought-resistant crop grown in the woodlands is _____.
9.Typically, _____ graze the best grasslands.
10.Tornadoes can occur anytime in the North Central Plains, but they are most common in the _____.

12. 3:3 North Central Plains
The North Central Plains region is found between the Caprock and Balcones Escarpments.
Cattle ranching dominates the economy of this region.
Outside of the region’s few cities; Wichita Falls and Abilene; populations are generally low.

13. The Rolling Plains
The Rolling Plains is the largest section of the North Central Plains.
Industry includes cattle and sheep ranching as well as farming crops such as cotton, wheat, peaches, and pecans.
Large-scale commercial farming, or agribusiness, is strong in the southwest city of San Angelo.

14. Cross Timbers and the Grand Prairie
The Cross Timbers area produces blackjack oak and post oak trees, as well as hickories, pecans, and elms.
Industries include agriculture, dairy farming, livestock, and manufacturing.
The Grand Prairie features grazing land and supports ranching and crop farming.
The city of Fort Worth is part of the Metroplex, a 20-county center of manufacturing and trade.