The South
The most developing region
Linking Climate to vegetation
In general,the farther west one moves within the South,the less average annual precipitation.Oklahoma and western Texas have a warm,semiarid climate.Parks of Oklahoma average 30 inches of rain per year;El Paso, Texas, only 8 inches. Such a climate supports the temperate grassland known as prairies.
Linking Climate,History, and Agriculture
Despite its mostly fertile soil and mild climate,parts of the South live in bleak poverty.
Linking Resources to Industry
Tho oil industry in the South began in eastern Texas in 1901.These brought great wealth to the region.A sharp decline in oil prices in the 1980s brought some economic hardship to the oil producing states.
The Gulf Coast has responded to the challenge.challenge. Available raw materials,source of energy, and access to ocean ports have been key factors in the economic development of the region.The petrochemical industry is a leading source of industrial income.
A Chanding Region
Continued Growth of Industry
The South attracted businesses for number of reason.reason. Southern industrial plants were newer,in better condition.Even the land was cheaper.And even the labor cost was lower.
The Sunbelt
Southern Population
A varied Population
Major Cities
Houston,Texas is a large industrial and trading center, especially in the areas of oil and banking.Fort Worth is the heart of the Texas cattle industry,while Dallas is a business and electronics center.
The city of Washington is located in District of Colombia.Because of wide avenues,public parks, and dramatic monuments,many people consider Washington to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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