VocabularyBalcones: a zone of normal faulting in Texas that runs aproximentaly from the South West to the North Central Region.
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Sub-regions, major cities, and points of interestSome of the sub-regions are the Blackland Prarie, the Postoak Belt, and the Piney Woods. Two of the major cities are San Antonio and Houston. Some of the Points of interests in this region are The Alamo, the San Jacinto Monument, or the Gulf of Mexico. |
ClimateThis region is fairly close to the equator, so it can get very humid, though in the winter it gets cool and windy... If they are lucky.
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VegetationThe vegetation in this region is varied throughout. You could find a bluewood, a pecan tree, or a black bush.
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Landforms including Major RiversHere, there are many shallow bays and marshes. There is also the beach by the Gulf of Mexico. The Red River flows through here, creating some marshes. There are also valleys and forests.
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ReasourcesSome of the reasources for the Gulf Central Plains, are(but not limited to) oil, cotton, sheep, cattle, eggs, and rice.
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OpportunitiesThere are many great opportunitunites in the Central Plains... Like going to the beach, the Kemah Boardwalk, or the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Cristi.
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