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Chapter 3:
The Regions of Texas
Section 1:
A Regional Crossroads
Why are we studying this?
Texas has several regions with
different landforms and
climates.
Common Regional Names
Many places in Texas have unusual names that
describe some geographic characteristic or feature.
Common Regional Names
Sunbelt—region of the southern and
southwestern United States so called for its
warm climate
Common Regional Names
Redlands
Located in Northeast part of the state.
Common Regional Names
Coastal Bend
Common Regional Names
Texas is often divided into regions
based on their location.
Common Regional Names
•North•South•West •East
These regions are based on
perceptions!
Common Regional Names
Is Ft. Worth in North or West Texas?
Common Regional Names
Some consider Ft. Worth to be in the
West Texas because of its ties to the
cattle industry in the West.
Natural Regions
Natural Region—an area with a common
physical environment
Natural Regions
•10 Natural Regions in the
U.S.
What is a crossroads?
Natural Regions
•Parts of 4 natural regions found in
Texas.
Natural Regions
Gulf Coastal Plain
Natural Regions
Central Plains
Natural Regions
Great Plains
Natural Regions
Intermountain Basins & Plateaus
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Intermountain Basins & Plateaus