VocabularyThe Edwards Plateau- a region in west central Texas.
Llano Estacado-staked plain Caprock Escarpment- separates the Great Plains from the North Central Plains |
Sub-regions, major cities, and points of interestsSome of the sub-regions are Edwards Plateau and the Llano Estacodo. Major cities include Austin, San Angelo, and Lubbock. In this region, going to the rodeo and/or guntoting.
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ClimateIn April - May, it is tornado city! So be on a look out. In July-August, it get really warm... it would be good to have a pool. In December- Febuary, it rains and snows.. don't forget your mittens.
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VegetationThis region is a grassland and you can find switch grass or bluestem grass.
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Landforms including major riversThis region is home to the Central Texas Uplift and Plataeus( including the Edwards Plataeu). The Brason river and the Colorado river runs through this region.
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ResourcesSome of the resources in the Great Plains are cotton, cement, gemstone, granite, iron ore, and sulfure.
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OpportunitiesWhen you visit the Great Plains, you could go see The Texas Panhandal at the Carson Country Square, you could gaze apon the plains at the Panhandal Plains overlook, or you could go see a performence at the La Rita Performing Arts Theature.
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