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Download Clue Sheet Appalachian Plateau -smallest, deep canyons and
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Clue Sheet Appalachian Plateau -smallest, deep canyons and limestone caves -Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia all meet in this corner -Lookout Mountain is here -mostly hardwood forests and pastures -least traveled but very scenic Ridge and Valley -low open valleys and narrow ridges -rocks resistant to erosion -forests, pastures and fertile farmland -grow grain and apples (Elijay) and raise cattle -known for industry – textile and carpet (Dalton) Blue Ridge -highest and largest groups of mountains in the state are here -the mountains block much of the precipitation for the rest of the state -this area’s precipitation can exceed 80 inches a year and is generally a little cooler that regions farther south -shallow, easily eroded soil -hardwood forests and some fruit and vegetables grow here -Brasstown Bald is here and it is the highest peak in the state (5,000 ft) -Appalachian Trail begins here and runs all the way to Maine -beautiful area includes Amicalola Falls and Tallulah Gorge -Helen is a major draw for tourists Piedmont -sloping hills and valleys in the northern section and flatlands in the southern section -soil good for agriculture, hardwood and pine timber -makes up 1/3 of the state’s land area -contains ½ of the state’s population -the most densely populated cities can be found here -major rivers such as the Chattahoochee, Flint, Ocmulgee and Oconee Rivers run through this region -agriculture includes wheat, soybeans, corn, poultry, cattle and many other products -major businesses and industries - climate - cool winters and hot summers with moderate rainfall Coastal Plain -makes up 3/5 of the state’s land area -there are two parts – inner and outer -inner has a mild climate and good supply of underground water – it is the major agricultural region of the state. -some of the agricultural products grown here are Vidalia onions, peanuts, corn and pecans -outer area doesn’t have good soil but pulp production, seafood production and tourism are industries found here -deep harbors can be found here and are good for shipping -barrier islands protect the coast/beaches -Okefenokee Swamp and Savannah River are both in this area -climate – moderate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Rainfall averages 51 inches/year and there are occasional hurricanes in the fall
