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Georgia Regions Coastal Plain: Size – Largest region, 60% of the state, 3/5 of the state Physical Characteristics – Mostly flat with low relief Special Features – The Fall Line (The prehistoric inland shoreline); further inland, land is more suited for agriculture Type of soil – Sand/clay, not very fertile; poorly drained, swampy areas common Agriculture – Grows here, except pine and brush, called “the pine barrens”, used for pasture and timber Other – Okefenokee Swamp is located here Georgia Regions Piedmont: Size – 2nd largest region, 30% of the state Physical Characteristics – Rolling hills with many valleys Special Features – Piedmont is French for “foot of the mountains”, lies between the Fall Line and the mountain region Type of soil – Large areas of solid bedrock found right below the surface, well drained and will support crops Agriculture – Cotton, soybeans, and wheat Other – Many rivers and streams flowing North and South, rocks create rapids Georgia Regions Blue Ridge: Size – Stretches from northeast Georgia to southern Pennsylvania Physical Characteristics – Steep slopes, mountains and valleys Special Features – Highest point in Georgia, Brasstown Bald is located here Type of soil – Less than 1% of Georgia’s prime farm land, high rainfall, growing period between 180 and 210 days a year Agriculture – Apples, corn, vegetables, hardwoods Other – Many rivers begin here, such as the Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers Georgia Regions Ridge & Valley: Size – Region stretches from northern New York to central Alabama Physical Characteristics – Long parallel ridges with valleys Special Features – Its highest relief is only 700 feet. This area is known for textile and carpet manufacturing. Type of soil – Softer sedimentary rock, ridges – sandstone, valleys – limestone and shale and sedimentary deposits Agriculture – Grows soybeans, wheat, cotton. This is 4% of Georgia’s prime farmland. Other – Valley floor used form farming & pastures Georgia Regions Appalachian Plateau: Size – Smallest region, 300 square miles of northwest Georgia Physical Characteristics – Limestone caves, deep canyons, and interesting rock formations Special Features – Site of Civil War Battle Chickamauga, Cloudland Canyon is located here, Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain Type of soil – Sedimentary rock, sandstone, limestone, and shale Agriculture – Small amounts of corn and soybeans Other – Georgia’s only source of coal