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 WMany 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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