Vocabulary
Caprock Escarpment: geographical transition point between the level elevation plains and the surrounded rolling terrain
Pecus River: a river that flows from New Mexico to the Rio Grande River
Edwards Plateau: an elevated level expanse of land
Pecus River: a river that flows from New Mexico to the Rio Grande River
Edwards Plateau: an elevated level expanse of land
Sub-Regions, Major Cities, and Points of Interest
Amarillo, TX
Lubbock, TX
Mid-lank, TX
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Caprock Canyon State Park
Lubbock, TX
Mid-lank, TX
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Caprock Canyon State Park
Climate
In the Great Plains they have very hot summers and it is dry. In the winters, they get lots of wind and it gets cold. The Great Plains is the coldest region in Texas. They also get violent sand storms.
Vegetation
They have broad grassland and very few trees. It is great for farming and cattle grazing.
Landforms
The High Plains
Edwards Plateau
Llano Basin
Palo Duro Canyon
Edwards Plateau
Llano Basin
Palo Duro Canyon
Resources
Cotton
Wheat
Gas
Rich Oil
Mesquite Trees
Pecan Trees
Wheat
Gas
Rich Oil
Mesquite Trees
Pecan Trees
Opportunities
Panhandle Historical Museums
Mining
Mining
Interesting Facts
Soil is rich for growing cotton and wheat with the help of irrigation. The Great Plains have large areas that are used for cattle grazing.