Houston,
Texas is the fourth most populated city in the United States. Three
of the 10 largest U.S. cities are in Texas: Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.
Houstan is a center for shipping and petroleum industries. It is also the
location of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. It is one of the country's
largest space-related research facilities. Dallas, Texas is a leading
business center in the United States. Many large companies and banks are
located in Dallas. It is the second most populated city in the Southwest
region.
Phoenixis
the capital of Arizona. It is in the south central part of the state.
It is on the Salt River near the Sonoran Desert. Phoenix is an industrial,
commercial, manufacturing, financial, and tourist center. Phoenix is one
of the largest and fastest growing cities in the United States. There are
many reasons for this including the beautiful weather, recreational activities
and its good economy.
Oklahoma
City is located in the central Oklahoma near the North Canadian
River. It is the state capital. It is also the financial, commercial and
transportation center. The oil industry is important to Oklahoma. There
are many factories in Oklahoma City that make automotive parts, construction
equipment, and electronic equipment.
Activity
4: Major Cities in the Southwest Region