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Describe the Mountains and Basins region of Texas. What type of climate does this region have? What type of natural resources are located in this region? What type of industry is common in this region?

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climate

The Mountains and Basins region is the driest of the Texas regions. It gets only 8 inches of rain a year. The flat part of this region is for the most part, desert. In the mountains, though, the region gets plenty of rain and is nice and cool. Although, on the ground, it is only cool at night. The days are typically scorching hot.

industry : Ranching- provides many jobs raising sheep, goats, and cattle. Agriculture is another main industry.

Resources

Cattle, sheep, and goats are raised here. Farmers grow cotton, fruits, vegetables, and cantaloupes. There are also the Pecos and Rio Grande Rivers. Oil and Gas can be found in this region.

located

Some of the major cities in the Mountains and Basins region are El Paso, Fort Stockton, and Alpine. There are no subregions in the mountain basin region.

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