Explore the Mountains and Basins Region of Texas
Discover the unique Mountains and Basins Region of Texas, located in the far west with the Rio Grande as its southern border and New Mexico to the north. This region features diverse landforms including mountains, plateaus, basins, deserts, and rivers like the Pecos and Rio Grande. Important cities like El Paso, Kermit, Monahans, Fort Davis, Marfa, and Alpine offer rich historical significance and stunning natural beauty in this captivating region.
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Regions of texas Mountains and Basins Region ~ Location, Landform, Important Cities
Mountains and basins ~ location Far west Texas East border near Pecos River South border is the Rio Grande North border is New Mexico Mountains and Basins Region
Mountains and basins ~ landforms 150 mountains in the mountain ranges http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:gL8BzdcbKq19xM:http://www.edupic.net/Images/Biomes/guadalupe_mountains241.JPG Guadalupe Mountains Plateaus and basins Plateau ~ a high, flat area Basin ~ hollow or depressed area with no outlet for water http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:oMi8wmyG34SuCM:http://www.celebratebig.com/texas-big-bend/laguna-meadow-trail-plants-big-bend-national-park.jpg http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:_7BE6qtopm-3XM:http://www.tarleton.edu/~range/Ram%2520Pictures/04240%2520basin%2520big%2520sagebrush.jpg Basin in Big Bend
Mountains and basins ~ landforms Deserts http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:RvHMCstdhLzECM:http://www.terragalleria.com/images/np-desert/bibe6002.jpeg http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:Fmc0EGeSeXU9kM:http://www.cyberwest.com/new-mexico/images/rio-grande-river-trail-s.jpg Pecos and Rio Grande Rivers http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ee_NJptq-mbUxM:http://coloradolandrush.com/images/RioGrandeRiver2.jpg Both pictures are of the Rio Grande Big Bend National Park http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:RvHMCstdhLzECM:http://www.terragalleria.com/images/np-desert/bibe6002.jpeg http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:FvKWQsOTxumE2M:http://www.terragalleria.com/images/np-desert/bibe20790.jpeg
http://grrl.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/1495051-r3-011-4_1.jpghttp://grrl.files.wordpress.com/2007/02/1495051-r3-011-4_1.jpg Mountains and deserts of West Texas
Mountains and basins ~ important cities El Paso Most far western city in the state Military base Pecos Cattle drives went through this city Chisholm Trail and Loving-Goodnight Trail went through this city http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/ELP_Skyline_New.jpg/250px-ELP_Skyline_New.jpg
Mountains and basins ~ important cities Kermit & Monahans in Permian Basin area Kermit located at the L of the end of the Panhandle Monahans is where native Comanches, Mescalaro, and Lipan Apache Indians once roamed Fort Davis, Marfa, & Alpine in Mountain area Marfa began as a Railroad water stop
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The Regions of texas Mountains and Basins Region ~ Climate, Plants, Animals
Mountains and basins region ~ climate http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:_pGlmR1nUR4WcM:http://clasticdetritus.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/bitterwell_canyon_prestorm.jpg http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:HqPptLZ5uDX4WM:http://www.mdpub.com/newphotos/May2005/guados.jpg What can you infer about the climate in this location?
Mountains and basins ~ climate Driest part of state 8 inches of rain per year, 20 in mountains Hot days, cool nights Storm east of El Paso
Mountains and basins ~ Plants Short grasses, shrubs, desert plants in plateaus and basins Pine forests in mountains Cholla cactus
Mountains and basins ~ Animals Javelina Roadrunner Gray-Banded King Snake
Mountains and basins ~ Animals Lizard Scorpion
Mountains and basins ~ industry Ranching - cattle, sheep, goat Farming - cotton, fruits, vegetables, cantaloupes (irrigation in El Paso and Pecos River Valley) Oil and gas - part of Permian Basin
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The regions of texas Final Assessment
Final assessment Look back over your notes on all four Texas Regions. Think about what makes each one unique. Think about what you don t like about a particular region. Which region would you prefer to live in? Why? What makes that region the best one of all?
Final Assessment Make a circle map for the region you think is the best one of all ~ the one you would like to live in. Write a paper explaining why you think that region is the best. Be sure that your thoughts make sense. Make a rough draft. Copy your paper over neatly and turn in with your circle map.
