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What are ecoregions of Texas?

an area defined by its environmental conditions, especially climate, landforms, and soil characteristics

Which region of Texas is known as the wettest?

  • Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes
  • Blackland Prairie
  • Trans-Pecos
  • Piney Woods (correct)
  • What is significant about the Blackland Prairie?

    It was the number one in the number of cotton farmers and is sub-region of Coastal Plains.

    Describe the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes.

    <p>Very low elevation, humid and warm with much rainfall, highly susceptible to erosion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the defining characteristics of the South Texas Plains?

    <p>Good water resources, mild winter, flat with rolling hills, shrubs, and small trees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is notable about the Edwards Plateau?

    <p>It has shallow soils due to erosion and experiences flooding from sudden rain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Llano Uplift located?

    <p>Center of Texas, characterized by good water resources and large granite dome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the Rolling Plains.

    <p>Located in North/Central Texas, it has low water resources, cold winters, and grasslands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the High Plains?

    <p>Located in North West Texas Panhandle, it has low water resources and is very flat land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Trans-Pecos ecoregion known for?

    <p>It is a dry brown ecoregion in the west.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ecoregions of Texas

    • Defined by environmental conditions such as climate, landforms, and soil properties.

    Piney Woods

    • Located in Northeast Texas; characterized as the wettest region with 45-60 inches of rainfall annually.
    • Features healthy, rich soils and is a subregion of the Coastal Plains, significant for the lumber industry.

    Blackland Prairie

    • Found in the northeast corner of Texas; historically the leading area for cotton farming.
    • Dallas is situated within this region, which is also a subregion of the Coastal Plains.

    Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes

    • Positioned at very low elevations along the Gulf of Mexico coast.
    • Experiences humid, warm conditions with substantial rainfall, and is highly vulnerable to wind and water erosion.

    South Texas Plains

    • Located in South Texas; known for its mild winters and good water resources.
    • Terrain is mostly flat with rolling hills, characterized by shrubs and small trees, featuring acidic sandy soil.

    Edwards Plateau

    • Borders dry western plains and various prairies and woods; shaped by erosion resulting in shallow soils.
    • Experiences sudden rain leading to flooding; the Edwards Aquifer is a primary water source, forming a subregion of the Great Plains.

    Llano Uplift

    • Central region of Texas with ample water resources, known for its large granite dome.
    • Terrain features hilly landscapes.

    Rolling Plains

    • Located in North/Central Texas; offers low water resources and experiences cold winters.
    • Predominantly grasslands with rough terrain.

    High Plains

    • Found in the Northwest Texas Panhandle; features low water resources and cold winters.
    • Characterized by very flat land, primarily composed of grasses and shrubs.

    Trans-Pecos

    • Dry, brown ecoregion situated in the western part of Texas.

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