Gulf Coastal Plains
What is the climate like for the Gulf Coast Plains?
Humid
Dust Storms happen in this region, True or False
False
What is the name of the weather phenomena that happens in this region?
Dust Storms
True or False: The Mountains and Basins region receives the most amount of rain
False
When the environment changes people
Adaptation
What natural phenomena hits the Gulf Coast Plains all the time?
Hurricanes
In terms of ranking on population, where does the North Central Plains lie?
2nd
What is a major economic resource in this region that harnesses renewable energy?
Energy Farming/Windmills
Arid
When people change the environment
modification
What is a major industry in Texas that is headquartered in Houston? (Hint: Aerospace)
NASA
What is a major city that exists in the North Central Plains
Fort Worth
Waco
Denton
Name a major city in this region
Lubbock
Odessa
Midland
Amarillo
The Mountains and Basins region has this economic activity that looks for minerals
Mining
Average weather for a region
Climate
Which religion inspired architecture in South Texas?
Catholicism
What weather phenomena happens all the time in the North Central Plains?
Tornadoes
What influences the culture in this region?
Farming
Jeans/Hats
Coats
Native People who were nomadic
The Mountains and Basins region has this economic activity where people visit it frequently
Tourism
Another word for wet
Humid
The two-three reasons why the Gulf Coast has a long growing season
1) Rain
2) Mild Winters
The North Central Plains culture is dominated by what?
Ranching/Railroad
Majority Hispanic + Caucasian
What is the name of the natural resource that gives water to San Antonio?
Edwards Aquifer
The Mountains and Basins region is the most _________ region of Texas
west
Height as it relates to sea level
Elevation