COASTAL PLAINS REGION
VocabularyBaffin Bay: a rich prairie (coastal prairie)
Escarpment: a steep cliff Balcones: fault that forms on a border |
Major Places/Sub regionsHouston (city)
Dallas (city) San Antonio (city) Austin (city) Galveston Island South Padre Caddo Lake |
ClimateThe climate of this region is very humid. This region has the most rainfall, with almost 55 inches annually.
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Vegetation/Land CoverThis region is filled with prairies that are good for farming. Farming is popular in this region. There are many kinds of fruits and vegetables that grow in this region. Pine trees grow here in a lot of areas, especially in the Piney Woods.
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ResourcesOil
Natural Gas Petrochemicals Citrus Limestone Cattle Water Lignite Gun Powder Salt |
OpportunitiesNurse
Construction Worker Pharmacist Galveston Island South Padre Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels |
Landforms
Gulf of Mexico
Brazos River
Colorado River
Galveston Island
Padre Island
Brazos River
Colorado River
Galveston Island
Padre Island