Great Plains - Mr. Carmona (SS #2)

What are other names for the Great Plains region?

Define Drought.

What caused the Dust Bowl of the 1930s?

How do Texas farmers manage to water their crops under the dry growing conditions of the Great Plains region?

What types of farming and industry are found in the High Plains area?

How was Palo Duro Canyon created?

What are the 2 sections of the High Plains?

What is the largest city on the North Plains, and what are three main economic activities there?

Why is the Edward's Plateau good for ranching but not for farming?

What places in the Hill Country attract visitors?

Describe the geography of the Edwards Plateau and its main industry.

How have humans shaped the Llano Basin?

What is responsible for erosion in the Llano Basin?

Choose one area of the Great Plains and convince someone that it would or would not be a good place for farming.

Choose one area of the Great Plains in Texas. Summarize what you have learned about it.