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The Natural Regions of Texas Travel Guide
Geographic Features
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Economy
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Major Cities
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Renewable & Non-renewable Resources
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Mountains & Basins Additional Facts
 The mountains in Texas are part of the ____________ ________________ which stretch through the western
________ ________ from Mexico to _____________. The Texas _________ Mountains are made up of many small
mountain _____________.
 This rugged region is the most _____________ region of Texas. It has many _______________ ranges & a ______,
arid climate which makes this region sparsely populated which means _______________ __________________.
The Mountains & Basins Region is located between the __________________ River to the ____________ & the
________ _____________ to the west. This region receives less than _______ inches of precipitation a _________;
therefore, irrigation along the two _____________ is essential to cultivate _____________ which makes
agriculture important to the area’s economy. The only major city is ________ _____________ with almost one
________________ people, but there are a few smaller towns such as Fort ________________, Presidio,
______________, & Marfa in the region. There are more students in your school than some of these towns!
 Fresh _______________ _______________ is limited but petroleum, ______________ _______, & mineral
resources (such as ___________, _____________, & _____________) are abundant.
 Due to its ___________________ location from the ___________ of ___________, this region receives less than
____ inches of __________ per year. As one can see, _________________ & severe dry conditions can cause
___________ Texas to self-destruct with dried up __________ beds & wild ____________.
 This region has the _________________ elevation in the state with _____ mountains over one ___________ high.
 There are ______ distinct mountain ____________ in this part of Texas. The _____________ Mountains is in the
______________ of the region. The ____________ Mountains is located in the Big ___________ National Park
area. The __________________ Mountain border Texas & ____________ near the El Paso area.
 This national landmark is called ______________ __________________. It is located in ________ ________
National Park. Looking through Rock Window, one can see the Chisos Mountains in the background. This region
has many towering ___________ located in its vast arid ___________ wilderness. Because of the unique beauty
of the land, ____________ is a major part of this region’s economy.
 Between the mountains, one can see the ___________ which are low, __________-shaped areas with
_____________ ground all around it. The basins in this Texas region are ______________.
 The St. Elena _______________ in the Big Bend is another beautiful example of the grandeur of the landscape
found in the Mountains & Basins Region. The towering _________ of the canyon are so ___________ together in
some places that it is possible to __________ one _________ when standing on the other. The canyon walls are
beautifully reflected in the calm water of the _________ _____________ which flows through the canyon.
 The only major city located in the Mountains & Basins region is _______ ____________. It is a popular tourist
spot because it is located on the __________ _____________ & directly across the river is another large
_________ center, Cindad Juarez, ______________. This city is located on the ________-Mexico international
______________. This city is also the commercial ____________ of the _____________ Rio Grande ____________
through maquiladoras _________________. These factories are built in both Juarez & ______ _____________ &
serve as a source of labor for many countries.
 The important trade agreement (_______________) has improved the economy in the El Paso area.
 The Mountains & Basins Region in the _____________ Mountains was chosen for the ________________
Observatory which is run by the _______________________ of ___________.
 A famous part of this region is the vast ______________ wilderness within a southward bend of the ________
____________ known as ____________ _____________ National Park.
Major Cities
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Geographic Features
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Economy
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Renewable & Non-renewable Resources
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Great Plains Additional Facts
 Has 3 geographic sub-regions: ____________ Plains, ______________ Plateau, & Llano _____________
 This region is a ___________ of ____________. The Great Plains are generally __________ (or flat) & was
once home to ____________ herds & _______________ American Indian tribes. The ________________
Escarpment separates the Great Plains from the North ________________ Plains in the east. The
Balcones __________________ separates this region from the _______________ Plains in the southeast.
 The High Plains is also known as the __________________. There are ___________ open prairies used in
agriculture (crops of __________, ______________, & sorghum). Farmers use ____________________ to
pull water from ________________, but now the windmills are used to harness the wind for
________________.
 The Ogallala _________________ is an important water resource for the Great Plains. Aquifers are
replenished (_________ up) through _____________ but this area does not receive a lot of rainfall;
therefore, it is not easily _________________ & the _________ must be used sparingly.
 Because this area is flat& dry, it is subject to severe weather conditions.
 One is _________________ because the Great Plains doesn’t always receive adequate amount of
___________________. The __________ __________ was a major event that occurred in this region
during the 1930s & ________________ still cause much devastation today.
 Fierce storms cause tornadoes to occur in parts of the High Plains known as “_______________ Alley”.
 _________________ can occur quickly and suddenly in the winter with temperatures dropping 20-30
degrees in minutes due to a ____________ from the Arctic.
 The __________ soil makes _______________________ important to the Great Plains economy (Texas is
one of the top 5 _____________ producing states). But agriculture is not just farming but also
_______________. ________________ ranching is important in the High Plains but _______________ &
_________________ ranching are the backbone of the __________________ Plateau. Texas is the
___________ & mohair (from goats) capital of the world. Edwards Plateau is also known as the
__________ ______________.
 ____________________ Ranch is where one can try to get a meal for free!
 The _____________________ Basin is rich in ____________________ & natural ______________.
 _______________________ is an important resource located in the __________________ Plateau. The
pink _________________ can be seen in the tourist attraction known as ____________________ Rock &
was used to build our state capital in _________________.
 The geographic feature __________ Duro ______________ was used as shelter for the Native Americans
but know is a major tourist attraction with spectacular landforms (such as the
______________________) & the musical called ___________ which describes our state’s history.
Major Cities
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Geographic Features
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Economy
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Renewable & Non-renewable Resources
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North Central Plains Additional Facts
 Has 3 geographic sub-regions: ____________ Plains, ______________ Timbers, & __________
Prairie
 The North Central Plains is in the ____________ of Texas & is covered with ___________ prairies,
_________, buttes, and a grassy, scrub ______________. This region is located between the
______________ Escarpment to the east & the _______________ Escarpment to the west. This
region is farther away from the _________ of _____________; therefore, the ___________ are
_____________ & the _____________ are _______________.
 This region has an Air Force base in ______________ _____________ and an Army base in Killeen.
These bases provide many _________ in the surrounding communities.
 Rural means that a _____________ population in a few _________ metropolitan areas with a lot
of _________ country. The land of the Rolling Plains is excellent for ranching and farming (such
crops as ____________, peaches, oats, & _______________).
 __________________________ is large-scale farming.
 ____________ in the Cross Timbers geographic area has provided a boost in theeconomy through
the ______________ industry.
 Due to the relative location of the ___________ of _______________, ___________________ can
occur when the area receives inadequate amounts of precipitation.
 The North Central Plains (like the Great Plains) is a part of “________________
________________” which can have fierce storms like the one you see that occurred in Wichita
Falls. That tornado was over a mile wide and on the ground for over 8 miles.
 In Glen Rose, inhabitants of Texas millions of years ago still impact the __________________
industry.
 The city of Arlington is a major ______________ attraction with amusement parks and the
surrounding professional sports teams.
 Another boost in the economy was the discovery of __________________ in the 20th century.
 _____________ ________________ is the largest city in the North Central Plains. This city began
as an army post but the ____________ industry helped this city grow into a large manufacturing
industry with the production of aircraft, clothing, and computers. This city is sometimes referred
to as “the place where the ____________ begins”!
Major Cities
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Economy
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NASA
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Renewable & Non-renewable Resources
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Coastal Plains Additional Facts (____________________ of all 4 regions)
 Has 5 geographic sub-regions: ___________ Texas Plains, ___________ Plains, _________ Woods, Post _______
Belt, & ___________________ Prairie
 This region lies between the _________ of _____________ and the ________________ Escarpment. The Gulf of
Mexico provides this area with a plentiful _____________ supply. _______ of all Texans live in this region.
 Our school district is located in the _________ __________ sub-regions where there are 4 national forests
(Angelina, __________, Davy Crockett, and _______ ____________) that provide ______ of all jobs in the area.
This sub-region’s economy also flourishes in Tyler with _________, in Texarkana with _______________, and in
Huntsville with the _____________ system. Receiving over ______ inches of rain, the ____________
________________ National Preserve in the deep woods of East Texas is the “biological ________________ of
America.”
 The capitol building in our state capital of ________________ is made out of ________ _______________ and
named after Stephen F. Austin the “_______________ of ________________.”
 San Antonio was founded in ________ and became the center of Texas history with the ____________ mission
system and the ____________. _________________ is a major part of its economy with the Alamo,
______________, amusement parks, and ______________ bases.
 ___________ trees are part of the natural vegetation in the lower Rio Grande Valley in the ___________ Texas
_____________ sub-region. In this area’s subtropical climate, _____________ fruits (such as the _______ _____
Grapefruit), onions, _______________, cotton, and _____________________ are grown almost year round. This
area is now known as the _______________ __________________. Many residents work in _________________
related jobs.
 The ________________ have continuously influenced Texas through ________________, festivals, _________,
and _________________ as well as the _________________ of several places.
 The rich, moist soil also supports great _____________ ranches (such as the ____________ Ranch) and ________
production.
 On ______________ 10, ________, the ____________________ industry came to Texas at ____________________
near Beaumont. This discovery by Anthony _____________ and Patillo Higgins changed Texas’s economy as well
as ______________ the lumber industry.
 Texas has rows of _________________ along the coast. Texas is one of the nation’s most important
______________ and ________________ ________________ centers.
 The _______________ ____________ Channel was built after the _____________ of ____________. This Channel
connects _____________ trade to the ____________ through international ________________.
 The ___________ of _______________ supports an important _____________ industry. Barges (big flat ships)
move goods on the ______________ Intercoastal _________________ along the entire Gulf Coast.
 _____________________ develop during the summer months. Quite a bit of the Texas coastline is protected by a
___________ island known as ___________ Island. On ________________ 8, _______, a powerful hurricane hite
the city of __________________. After the storm destroyed most of the city, Galveston changed its leadership to
a __________________ government to manage important areas. Galveston also _____________ the island 10-17
feet and built a _____________ to protect the city.
Texas Facts
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#1 in the ______________
- Oil & _______________ Gas
- __________, wool, & mohair (__________ hair)
- Cotton, ____________, watermelon, & _______________
- Number of _______________ (254)
_______ in the nation
- Size behind ________________________
- ___________________ behind California
________ cities in the top 25 most _________________ U.S. cities
Tallest ________________ building
Tallest _________________ (San _______________)
_______ ___________ is closer to the __________________ Ocean than its own capital of _________
_________________ - refers to cities & their ________________