Coastal Plains
Climate:It is hot , damp, and humid. Tornadoes and hurricanes occur here. It gets about 35-55 inches of rain a year.
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Vegetation:
Along the Gulf Coast is a rich prairie. It supports a large cattle industry. Crop grows very well in this area. Piney Woods has many species.
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Landforms:The land here gradually slopes toward the Gulf of Mexico. At the western edge, the land is 1,000 feet above sea level. The Gulf of Mexico, the Rio Grande, the Red River, and the Colorado River are the main rivers in the Coastal Plains.
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Resources:In the Gulf Coast area there are fruits and different types of crops. They also have very large cattle industry. Post Oak Belt has many forests that are filled with pine trees.
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Opportunities:There are beautiful beaches in the Gulf Coastal Plains. You can also go fishing along the plains. There are many types of crops and many pine trees for lumbering.
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