Coastal Plains

Vocabulary

Petrochemical-businesses related to oil and gas products

Alluvial soil- nutrient rich soil that allows for productive farming

Coastal Plains Most populated

region Five different

sections Includes Dallas,

Austin, San Antonio, and Houston

Piney Woods Named because of

the pine trees that cover the land

Wood and oil helped establish the area

Farming is the major industry

Gulf Coast Plains Different types of

grass Allows for cattle

ranching Petrochemical

industries built the region

Post Oak Belt Named after

plentiful oak trees No major cities

Bryan-College Station

Farming and agriculture are the most important industry

Blackland Prairie Most of the states

largest cities and towns

Originally used for alluvial soil

Now known for merchandising, technology, and tourism

South Texas Plains Less

grass/vegetation than coastal plains Mesquite trees,

cacti, etc. Farming and

agriculture are major industries

Alluvial soil allows for citrus farms

Activity

Label the 5 different regions