Texas Regions Powerpoint - PowerPoint Presentation

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Texas Regions Powerpoint

Keese 2008Slide2

A little helpful hint…..Make sure you pay EXTRA CLOSE attention (who knows maybe even take a few notes) After every day that we look at the power point there will be a QUIZ and it WILL be for a GRADE!!! Slide3

Can you name the Regions of Texas?Slide4

The regions of Texas are…Gulf Coastal PlainCentral PlainsHigh PlainsMountains and BasinsSlide5

Coastal RegionSlide6

Location of Coastal RegionCovers 1/3 of the land of Texas Northeast border is the Sabine River Southeast border is the Gulf of Mexico West border is the Balcones EscarpmentSlide7

Coastal Climate…….Hot and damp, humid Tornadoes, hurricanes 30-55 inches of rain per year Slide8

Coastal Cities……Austin Houston Dallas (on the border of Central Plains) San Antonio Texarkana Corpus Christi Brownsville Slide9

Way of life….The gulf coast is a major center of economic activity. The marshlands provide breeding grounds for ocean life, which make the fish and shrimp businesses very important.The port of Houston is one of the 10 busiest ports in the world.Slide10

OIL AND GAS…..Along the coastal region you will find many oil rigs that are on-shore and off-shore….The ocean gives easy access to ship the oil and gas to where it needs to go..Slide11

Who is this……..Hint……you probably hear his name on the tv or radio EVERYDAY!!Slide12

PLANTSThe land along the Gulf Coast is very near sea level. It is hard for water to drain off the land, since there is nowhere lower for the water to go. Much of the coast of Texas is made up of marshes----wetlands where a variety of tall grasses grow.Slide13

Coastal Animals….Many kinds of animals live in the coastal region… To name a few…QuailHawksOwlsHundreds of other birdsBald eagleWhite tail deerFoxesSkunksRiver ottersBobcatsAlligators in the marshes!!! Some weigh up to 500 lbs!!!Slide14
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And the road runner….Slide16

The real road runner…..Can you name other coastal animals……Slide17

Landforms…..Let’s look at our Texas map to see some landforms in the coastal region…..Slide18

STOP…………….Our next region we will look at is….. CENTRAL PLAINSSlide19

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Location of Central PlainsThe Great Plains include the Llano Estacado, the Panhandle, Edwards Plateau, Toyah Basin and the Llano Uplift.It is border on the east by the Caprock Escarpment in the panhandle and by the Balcones Fault to the southeast. Picture of Edwards Plateau Slide21

Central Plains ClimateCentral Texas is shaped by its many rivers and hills. The climate is subtropical. In a single year the region can receive up to 48 inches of rain, and flooding is common near rivers and in low lying areas. Slide22

Central Plain Cities…..AustinWaco Fredericksburg LlanoThe Hill Country is a popular name for the area of hills along the Balcones Fault and is a transitional area between the Great Plains and the Gulf Coastal Plains.Slide23

In the summer, one of the favorite activities is floating down a creek or river in an inner tube. Spring is a time for residents to drive the winding back roads and take in the rainbow of colors produced by the blooming wildflowers, including Bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush. In the fall and winter, hunters visit in hopes of taking home a white-tailed deer.Some of the favorite local cuisines are barbecue and a variation on traditional Mexican food affectionately referred to as Tex-Mex..Slide24

Central Plain - PlantsBlue bonnetsIndian PaintbrushTexas Oak TreesMesquite TreesBaldcypress Trees Slide25

Indian BlanketBlue SageStanding CypressSlide26

Central Plain - AnimalsBobcatWhite-tailed deerTurkeys Screech OwlMexican Freetail BatCliff SwallowSlide27
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Landforms of Central PlainsLet’s look at our Texas map to see some landforms in the Central Plains region.Slide29

STOP…………….Our next region we will look at is….. High PlainsSlide30

High Plains “aka” Great PlainsSlide31

High Plains CitiesAmarilloLubbockAbileneSan AngeloWichita FallsSlide32

Location of High Plains Northeast TexasColorado and Red Rivers are the borders.Geographic FeaturesRolling grassy lands Thick grasses Cross Timbers area - large areas of hardwood trees Limestone rock Higher elevation because limestone doesn't wear down easilySlide33

ClimateDry air Tornadoes 20-30 inches of rain per yearSlide34

Way of LifeFarming - fruits, vegetables, watermelons, oats Ranching - cattle, angora goats (mohair) Cedar trees - fenceposts Oil and gas Slide35

PlantsPrickly pearYuccaIndian PaintbrushCactusSlide36

AnimalsPronghornPrarie DogSnakesHorny ToadSlide37

Landforms of High PlainsTake a look at the map!!!Slide38

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Welcome to the Mountains and Basins!!Slide40

LocationFar west Texas East border near Pecos River South border is the Rio Grande North border is New Mexico Slide41

CitiesEl Paso Pecos Kermit & Monahans in Permian Basin area Fort Davis, Marfa, & Alpine in Mountain areaSlide42

ClimateDriest part of state 8 inches of rain per year, 20 in mountains Hot days, cool nightsSlide43

Way of LifeRanching - cattle, sheep, goat Farming - cotton, fruits, vegetables, cantaloupes (irrigation in El Paso and Pecos River Valley) Oil and gas - part of Permian Basin Slide44

PlantsIT IS FLAT!!!!!Some sagebrushSlide45

AnimalsSlide46

LandformsLet’s look at 0ur map!!!Slide47

And now….Let me introduce our Regions Group Project!!!Slide48

You will be given a region to work on AS A GROUP. You will need to find a way to make sure that all topics are somehow shown on your poster. Designate certain people to do certain jobs. *This project will be given 2 FULL class days to work on and can be worked on during any extra catch-up time throughout the day.*Project is due Friday, Sept 5th at the beginning of the social studies period.Slide49

*The following are requirements for your poster : Illustration of TexasIllustration of your given region.ClimateMajor citiesWay of lifeContributionsPlants and animalsLandformsAny other interesting info you find.*This is a MAJOR GRADE!!!*Each group member will have an opportunity to grade the other members by using the rubric for the project.