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1. Multimedia PowerPoint Project Cynthia Shoemaker February 15, 2004 EDTC 560 Tommy Martin

2. Texas: Geographic Information • Texas Natural Regions • The Gulf Coastal Plain • The Central Plain • The Great Plains • The Intermountain Basins and Plateaus • Texas Population Growth

3. Texas… A Regional Crossroads The United States is comprised of 10 natural regions. Parts of four natural regions are found in Texas, which is more then any other states. For this reason, Texas is called the crossroads of natural regions.

4. Texas’ Natural Regions • The Gulf Coastal Plain • The Central Plain • The Great Plains • The Intermountain Basins and Plateaus

5. The Gulf Coastal Plain • The region can be divided into five subregions • The sheer size and location of the region promotes a varied economy • The region is bordered by 3 other states, a foreign country and the Gulf of Mexico • The region is home to the largest cities in Texas

6. Fives Subregions of The Gulf Coastal Plains • Piney Woods • Gulf Coast Plains • Post Oak Belt • South Texas Plains • Blackland Prairie

7. Oil and petrochemical industries Lumber industry Tourism The military Farming and ranching Fishing, and shrimping Economy of the Gulf Coastal Plain

8. Largest Cities in the Gulf Coastal Region • Houston • Dallas • San Antonio

9. The region is bordered by Oklahoma to the north Arkansas to the northeast Louisiana to the east Mexico to the southwest The Gulf of Mexico to the southeast, The Central Plains to the northeast. Boarders of the Gulf Coastal Plains

10. Subregions of the Central Plains • Grand Prairie • Cross Timbers • Rolling Plains

11. The Central Plains • The region can be divided into three subregions • The region plays a large role in the livestock industry • The region is bordered by one state to the north • The region is home to the state capital

12. Livestock such as cattle, goats, hogs, poultry, and sheep Lumber industries Manufacturing industries Ft Worth considered Transportation center Economy of the Central Plains Region

13. City found in the Central Plains • Austin • Fort Worth • Lampasas • Arlington • Wichita Falls • Abilene

14. Oklahoma to the north Flanked by the Gulf Coastal Plains and the Great Plains. Border of the Central Plains

15. The Great Plains • The region can be divided into two subregions • The geographic features of the region allow a limited number of economic opportunities • The region is bordered by two other states and on foreign country • The region is home to many smaller cities

16. Livestock such as cattle, goat, and sheep Oil and gas industries Limited farming Economy of the Great Plains

17. New Mexico to the west Oklahoma to the north Mexico to the south Intermountain Basins/Plateaus to the southwest The Gulf Coastal Plains to the southeast The Central Plains to the northeast. Borders of the Great Plains

18. Cities found in the Great Plains • Amarillo • Lubbock • Midland • Odessa • San Angelo • Del Rio

19. Subregions of the Great Plains • High Plains • Edwards Plateau

20. The Intermountain Basins and Plateaus • The region is not divided into subregions • The regions geographic features limit the economic activities which support the areas population • The region is is home to a few smaller cities

21. No subregions High mountains Low basins Elevation varies greatly. Subregions of the Intermountain Basins and Plateaus

22. Tourism Large Farms and Ranches Oil industry Sulfur and silver mining Economy of the Intermountain Basins and Plateaus

23. Cities found in the Intermountain Basins and Plateaus • El Paso • Marfa • Alpine • Fort Stockton

24. Mexico to the southwest New Mexico to the northwest Great Plains Region to the east Mexico is delineated by the Rio Grande River. Borders of the Intermountain Basins and Plateaus

25. Texas Population Growth Source: Statistic Abstract of the United States and U.S. Census Bureau * Figures for 2010 are estimated