Download Georgia`s Geographic Regions

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Enduring Understanding:
Georgia’s physical features and
location make it unique among
other states in the US.
Essential Question: How would
you describe the geographic
regions in Georgia?
Georgia’s Geographic
Regions
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Georgia’s Geographic Regions:
Main Idea/Question:
What are the 5
Geographic Regions of
Georgia?
Notes:
1. Appalachian Plateau
Region
2. Ridge and Valley Region
3. Blue Ridge Region
4. Piedmont Plateau
Region
5. Coastal Plain Region
Georgia’s Geographic Regions:
Georgia’s Geographic Regions:
Main Idea/Question:
Appalachian Plateau
Region
Notes:
• The Appalachian Plateau
Region is Georgia’s smallest
physiographic region
• It has many limestone caves,
deep canyons, rock formations
• It is the home of the
Cumberland Plateau (Lookout
Mountain and Sand Mountain
separated by limestone ridges)
• In this region you can find rich
deposits of limestone, shale,
and sandstone soils
Georgia’s Geographic Regions:
Main Idea/Question:
Ridge and Valley Region
Notes:
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The Ridge and Valley Region is
between Blue Ridge Mountains and
the Appalachian Plateau
It has low open valleys parallel to
narrow ridges
The Elevation in this region ranges
from 700 to 1600 feet above sea
level
Forests and pastures dominate the
region
Limestone and clay soils are found
in the valley
Shale and sandstone on the ridges
Georgia’s Geographic Regions:
Main Idea/Question:
Blue Ridge Region
Notes:
• The Blue Ridge Region is
located in the northeastern part
of the state
• This region contains state’s
highest and largest group of
mountains
• Brasstown Bald, Georgia
highest mountain is here
• Mountains provide much
precipitation (water) for the state
• Sandy loam and clay soils are
found here
• The region supplies Georgia with
hardwood forests, vegetable
farming, and apples
Georgia’s Geographic Regions:
Main Idea/Question:
Piedmont Plateau Region
Notes:
• The Piedmont Plateau
Region begins in mountain
foothills of Georgia and goes to
state’s central part
• It is know for its gently sloping
hills in north, flatlands in the
south
• Hardwood timber, pine, and
agriculture are the major
economic products in this region
• Red clay and granite base are
found here
• This region is also home to the
Chattahoochee, Flint, Ocmulgee,
and Oconee rivers
Georgia’s Geographic Regions:
Main Idea/Question:
Coastal Plains Region
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The Coastal Plains Region is
largest region in Georgia, it makes
up three-fifths of state
The region is divided into two subregions the Inner Coastal Plain
and Outer Coastal Plain
Inner Coastal Plain: has a mild
climate, a good underground water
supply, and is the state’s major
agricultural region
Outer Coastal Plain (southwest
corner): has rich soil for peanuts,
pecans, corn, and pulp production
This region is the home of lowlying freshwater wetlands like the
Okefenokee Swamp