Gulf Coastal Plains
Vegetation
The Gulf Coastal Plains is made up of a variety of trees and grasses, such as oak trees and pine trees. These plains are best for crops because of its weather and rainfall. Also, this land is over 100 feet above sea level.
Climate:The climate is subtropical. It is hot/humid in the summer and cool/windy in the winter.
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Vocabulary: Escarpment- a steep cliff Heilm- a light eternal gas with no color. Hurricanes- a large storm with incredible wind speeds. |
Landforms and bodies of water:Angelina National Forest, Sabine National Forest, Sam Houston National Forest, and Davy Crockett National Forest(landforms). Brazos river, Trinity river, Sabine river, Neches river, and Angelina river (river).
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Sub-regions and cities and Points of InterestSouth Texas Plains, Gulf Coast Plains, Post Oak Belt, and Piney Woods(sub-regions). Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, and Laredo (cities). Also, the Gulf Coastal Plains is the largest region in Texas.
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