1. The Four Major Regions of Texas

2. Central Plains Region

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

4. Geographic Subdivisions Cross Timbers Grand Prairie Lower Plains

5. 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

6. Geographic Features Rolling grassy lands Thick grasses Cross Timbers area - large areas of hardwood trees Limestone rock Higher elevation because limestone doesn't wear down easily

7. Natural Resources Limestone Minerals Streams Fertile lands for crops

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

9. Major Cities Fort Worth Abilene Wichita Falls San Angelo

10. Writing Prompt What are some reasons that make the North Central Plains region a good place to live? Are there any reasons you wouldn’t want to live here?