Transcript Regions of Texas

Regions of Texas
North Central Plains
p. 56 - 59
A Ranching and Farming Region
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The Balcones Escarpment and Caprock Escarpment
separate this region from the rest of Texas.
Has a climate that is colder in winter and hotter in
summer than the lands near the Gulf.
Receives less rainfall than the East.
Covered with grass and brush instead of trees.
Many of the large cattle ranches are located here.
Fort Worth is the largest city in the region.
Divided into 3 geographic subsections:
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Cross Timbers, Grand Prairie, and the Rolling Plains.
The Cross Timbers
Mostly agricultural; peanuts, fruits, and
vegetables are main crops grown here.
 Dairying and raising livestock are other
important agricultural activities.
 Arlington and Denton are major cities in
this region.
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The Grand Prairie
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Limestone lies under the soil causing rain to soak
through quickly.
Because the soil fails to hold moisture long, trees are
scarce throughout much of the area.
Agriculture is the most important economic activity
in the region.
Cattle are numerous and crops grown here are
wheat, peanuts, corn, grain sorghum, and cotton.
Fort Worth is one of the largest cities in this section.
The Rolling Plains
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Large cattle ranches sprawl over many parts of the
Rolling Plains.
Sheep and goats graze in the drier western parts of
this section.
In the wetter area to the east, field crops of various
kinds are grown which include cotton, grain
sorghum, and wheat.
Specialty crops, like peanuts and peaches, are also
grown here.
Largest wool-producing market in the U.S.
Wichita Falls is one of the largest cities.
Using your pencil or pen,
shade the North Central
Plains region on your
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