What you need to know
Things you need to know about the Mountain and Basin region:
It is in the western part of Texas,
a mountain range is a group of mountains,
and Mesquite is a spiny tree or shrub.
It is in the western part of Texas,
a mountain range is a group of mountains,
and Mesquite is a spiny tree or shrub.
Sub-regions, Major city
Points of interest
Some sub regions, major cities and points of interest are
the city of El paso, Davis Mountains, Presidio, Rio Grande,
Glass Mountains, and Chalk Mountains.
the city of El paso, Davis Mountains, Presidio, Rio Grande,
Glass Mountains, and Chalk Mountains.
Climate
The mountain and basin regions are the driest parts of Texas.
There is normally only 8 inches of rain a year. The mountains get
a little more rain with about 20 inches a year.
The days are hot, but the nights are cold.
There is normally only 8 inches of rain a year. The mountains get
a little more rain with about 20 inches a year.
The days are hot, but the nights are cold.
Vegetation
The vegetation here is much different than every other region because
it consists of desert lands and mountain forests. Cacti and Mesquite trees are
found in the desert lands.
it consists of desert lands and mountain forests. Cacti and Mesquite trees are
found in the desert lands.
Landforms
There are a number of mountain ranges in Texas including the Gaudalupe, Davis,
Glass, Chalk, Chisos, and Rocky Mountains.
Glass, Chalk, Chisos, and Rocky Mountains.
Resources
Some of the resources include short grasses, shrubs, cacti,
ranching cattle, sheep, and goats. Farm land is common in this region
with cotton, vegetables and fruits, such as cantelope, grown here.
Mining for oil and gases is also done in this region.
ranching cattle, sheep, and goats. Farm land is common in this region
with cotton, vegetables and fruits, such as cantelope, grown here.
Mining for oil and gases is also done in this region.
Opportunities
Some fun activities here include going to the El Paso Zoo,
Adventures Zone, Chihuahuan Desert, Nature Center and Botanical Gardens,
Big Bend National Park, Fort Davis Natural Historic Site, and Pecos Rodeo.
Job opportunites include ranching, farming, and mining oil and gas.
Adventures Zone, Chihuahuan Desert, Nature Center and Botanical Gardens,
Big Bend National Park, Fort Davis Natural Historic Site, and Pecos Rodeo.
Job opportunites include ranching, farming, and mining oil and gas.