Coastal Plains
Dec 30, 2015
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