Mountains and Basins
Climate/VegatationWeather: Hot summers, mild winters. 8-20 in. of rain each year. Driest land in Texas.
Vegetation:Cacti, Mesquit, and other desert plants. |
Points of IntrestEl paso
Presido |
Places to VisitBig Bend National Park
Fort Davis National Park Guadalupe Peak Rio Grande River |
ResourcesPigs, pecans, sheep, and cattle.
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LandformsRio Grande
Mt.Chisos Mt. Chalk Mt. Davis Mt. Guadalupe |
Vocabulary:
Big Bend- where Rio Grande River makes a large s- shape
Plateaus- elevated, level expanse of land
Rio Grande- a river to the south that acts as a border to Mexico
Plateaus- elevated, level expanse of land
Rio Grande- a river to the south that acts as a border to Mexico