High Above The Others
by: Riley Hammett
Come visit the Texas high plains
come see the beautiful scenery along the country side. it is full of interesting land forms and wildlife. While the land itself is 3000 feet above sea level !
photo from:
"Texas A&M Forest Service - Trees of Texas - Eco-Regions - High Plains - High Plains."Texas A&M Forest Service - Trees of Texas - Eco-Regions - High Plains - High Plains. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2013.
weather
Texas high plains have a cold semi arid climate. many droughts have occurred in the past 100 years. its average rainfall is between 35 and 23 inches per year. Texas high plains have hot summers and mild winters.
some of the wildlife includes
white tailed deer
picture from wikipedia, . N.p.. Web. 31 Oct 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-tailed_deer>.
water fowl
picture from http://www.reflectiveimages.com/MallardDrake.htm
come see the magnificent land forms created by weathering, erosion, and deposition
weathering:first step to forming soil and sedimentary rock
erosion:moving of rock from one place to another
deposition: laying down of sediment
make sure to visit Palo Duro canyon
if you visit the high plains make sure you visit the Palo Duro canyon which is labeled as the grand canyon of Texas photo from: palo duro canyon. 2005. Photograph. n.p. Web. 31 Oct 2013.
recreational activities
the high plains are known for its fishing, hunting, and hiking.