Location and CLimate
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Location: The Gulf Coastal Plains are located along the Gulf of Mexico. It covers the eastern and southern part of Texas.
Climate: The Gulf Coastal Plains has hot humid summers and mild winters. It receives lots of rain, about fifty inches per year, and because of its hot weather, it receives little snow.
Climate: The Gulf Coastal Plains has hot humid summers and mild winters. It receives lots of rain, about fifty inches per year, and because of its hot weather, it receives little snow.
Major Cities and Points of Interest
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Major Cities: Points of Interest:
Houston Battleship Texas
San Antonio Alamo
Galveston Space Center Houston
Corpus Christi Barrier Islands
Houston Battleship Texas
San Antonio Alamo
Galveston Space Center Houston
Corpus Christi Barrier Islands
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Vegetation
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The Gulf Coast Plains are covered with marshes, prairies, forests and more. There are many types of trees, including pine and oak. In addition to trees, the Gulf Coastal Plains have tall grasses, fruits (such as watermelon), and many types of vegetables.
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Landforms |
The Gulf Coastal Plains has many land-forms like the Balcones Fault, the Rio Grande River, the Balcones Escarpment, and the Colorado River. Since the Gulf Coastal Plains is near the gulf, it also has wet marshes, and beaches. Plains and forests also can be found in this immense region.
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Resources |
These resources can form many jobs for the region:
-oil and natural gas
-petroleum products
-fishing
-lumber (trees)
-rice
-cattle
-chicken
-oil and natural gas
-petroleum products
-fishing
-lumber (trees)
-rice
-cattle
-chicken
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wildlife |
Wildlife commonly found in the Gulf Coastal Plains Region can include the following:
Shrimp Whooping Crane
Blue Crab Snakes
Fish Bull Frogs
Armadillos Bats
Possums Deer
Coyote Rabbits
Pelicans Skunk
Alligators Bobcat
Shrimp Whooping Crane
Blue Crab Snakes
Fish Bull Frogs
Armadillos Bats
Possums Deer
Coyote Rabbits
Pelicans Skunk
Alligators Bobcat