The Gulf of Mexico is more likely to have a severe effect on which of the Texas region’s weather pattern?7.8A, 7.20Ca. The Coastal Plains due to the fact that it is the closest to the water. b.The Mountains and Basins because it receives the least amountof rain annually. c.The Great Plains because this location is in the northern part of the state. d.The North Central Plains because it is next to the Coastal Plains.