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What is a plateau?

A plateau is a flat area of land that is elevated above sea level

How does the Edwards Aquifer relate to this plateau?

The Edwards Aquifer is the largest aquifer in the plateau. It is located on the eastern edge underneath the plateau. most of its recharge zone is also located in the plateau.

How does a plateau form?

What do I think will happen to the Edwards Plateau in 6,000 years?

I think the Edwards plateau will even out over the years. I think it will eventually become a very flat piece of land.

A plateau is formed either due to continental plates colliding or the pressure from magma below the surface.

Where is it located?

The Edwards Plateau is located in West-Central Texas

Edwards Plateau

What type of rock makes up most of this plateau?

The Edwards plateau is made of sedimentary rock

How is weathering and erosion involved in the formation?

The Edwards Plateau has physical weathering where the rock was weathered down into sheets. It was eroded into a thin layer of soil.

what types of farming and ranching occur here?

Where does the water generally flow from here?

Edwards plateau is mainly used for grazing. It is good for sheep and cattle. The soil is very shallow, therefore crop growing is minimal. Plants that don't need a lot of maintenance grow here.

water from the plateau flows south into the Gulf of Mexico.

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