By: Evan C.
Major Cities: Phoenix, El Paso, and Las Vegas.
Major Land Form : Grand Canyon.
Latitude and Longitude of largest city in region: 33
degrees N 112 Degrees W
Many people would like to live here because it doesn’t
snow.
Main ethnic groups and religions: Christian, Atheist,
Jewish, Muslim.
The Major resources and Landforms are deserts,
canyons, and rivers.
The main weather pattern is dry and hot.
People who have settled there are effected by the
weather and have to stay in cooler areas.
A detailed description of the economy in the
southwest: Texas has gained 2% in jobs and the other
states are making a slow comeback.
People have invented air conditioning to stay cool and
not overheat.
Pollution has affected the people in the major cities
with asthma
People live in this area because the weather isn’t cold
and is very scenic.
How are goods transported to, within and out of
region?: by foot, plane, train, and car.
Are there any interesting traditions or customs present
in region?: Yes, there are cowboys, accents, and
barbeque.
What might happen if one or more of the major
transportation routes within the region were
interrupted?: People would have to deliver information
by foot.
The main tourist attraction is the four corners
monument.
Unique characteristics: Texas is the second biggest
state.
What economic impact does the region have on the
U.S. economy?: There is oil in Texas.
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