1. The Four Major Regions of Texas

2. Central Plains Region

3. Geographic Subdivisions Cross Timbers Grand Prairie Lower(Rolling) Plains

4. Location Part of the Great Central Plains of the US and Canada East border is the Coastal Plains South border is the Colorado River North border is the Red River West border is the Cap Rock Escarpment

5. Geographic Features Rolling, thick grassy lands Cross Timbers area of hardwood trees Limestone rock Higher elevation because limestone doesn't wear down easily

6. Climate Dry air Tornadoes 20-30 inches of rain per year

7. Natural Resources Limestone Minerals Streams Fertile lands for crops

8. Economic Resources Farming – fruits(watermelons), vegetables, oats Ranching - cattle, angora goats (mohair) Cedar trees – fence posts Oil and gas

9. Major Cities Fort Worth Abilene Wichita Falls San Angelo