In Texas, the Gulf Coast region has abundant water and fertile soil that supports fishing and agriculture, which creates jobs in these industries and attracts more people looking for work. In contrast, the Panhandle region, which has flat land and dry weather, relies on ranching and farming for jobs, influencing the population to grow in areas suited for raising cattle and crops.
compare how the physical characteristics of two regions in Texas define the activities of the people who live there. (Pick two of the four major regions)
For each of the two regions:
● Think about what natural resources are in a region. How does this relate to the kind of jobs people do? How does this impact population growth?
● Think about the landforms, soil & vegetation. How does this impact the things people do?
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