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Georgia's Diverse Regions: Exploring the Landscapes

Discover the unique geographic regions of Georgia - the Appalachian Plateau, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. From rugged mountains to fertile valleys and coastal plains, each area offers distinct physical characteristics, agriculture, economic contributions, and interesting features. Explore historical sites, national parks, agricultural landscapes, and diverse industries. Learn about the climate, agriculture, and economic significance of each region as you delve into the rich diversity of Georgia's landscapes.

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Georgia's Diverse Regions: Exploring the Landscapes

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  1. Geographic Regions of Georgia

  2. Appalachian Plateau

  3. Location • Northwest Georgia • Known as TAG corner (Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia)

  4. Physical Characteristics • Flat or gently sloping land sitting above surrounding valleys

  5. Climate • Averages 5 inches of snow per year • 20-40 degrees in the winter • 80’s (degrees) in the summer

  6. Agricultural Products • Corn • Soybeans • Limited due to poor soil

  7. Economic Contributions • Tourism • Forestry • Coal • Limestone

  8. Interesting Feature • Smallest region • Lookout Mountain • Cloudland Canyon • Chickamauga National Military Park

  9. Valley and Ridge

  10. Valley and Ridge

  11. Location • Northern Georgia • Lies between the Appalachian Plateau and Blue Ridge regions

  12. Physical Characteristics Long, parallel ridges separated by wide, fertile valleys

  13. Climate • Some snow and ice in winter • 20-40 degrees in the winter • 80’s (degrees) in the summer

  14. Agricultural Products • Corn • Soybeans • Wheat • Cotton • Lumber

  15. Economic Contributions • Textiles • Carpet Manufacturing

  16. Unique Features Dalton— “Carpet Capital of the World”

  17. Blue Ridge

  18. Blue Ridge

  19. Location Northeastern corner of Georgia

  20. Physical Characteristics • Highest peaks in Georgia • Beginning of the Appalachian Trail • Name comes from blue haze over the mountains

  21. Climate • Most precipitation (80” per year) • 40-41 degrees in winter • 74 degrees in summer

  22. Agricultural Products • Vegetable Farming • Apples • Corn

  23. Economic Contributions • Mining (gold) • Timber

  24. Interesting Features • Brasstown Bald—highest point in Georgia • Dahlonega (tourism)

  25. Piedmont

  26. Piedmont

  27. Piedmont

  28. Location • Central part of state • 30% of the state’s land • North of the Fall Line

  29. Physical Characteristics • Gently rolling hills • Name means “foot of the hills” • Red clay • Granite

  30. Climate • Can be around 20 degrees in the winter • 79 to high 90’s in the summer

  31. Agricultural Products • Wheat • Soybeans • Cotton • Poultry/eggs • Cattle/beef

  32. Economic Contributions A variety of businesses and industries

  33. Interesting Features • Physically, 2nd largest region in Georgia • Region with the highest population • Stone Mountain • Major cities—Atlanta, Columbus, Macon, and Augusta

  34. Coastal Plain

  35. Coastal Plain

  36. Location Southernmost region in Georgia

  37. Physical Characteristics • Physically largest (60% of the state) • Major rivers flow through to Atlantic Coast or the Gulf of Mexico • Can be divided into 2 regions • Inner Coastal Plain • Outer Coastal Plain

  38. Climate • Hot, steamy summers • Snowfall, ice are rare in winter

  39. Agricultural Products • Vidalia onions • Peanuts • Cotton • Pecans • Peaches • Soybeans

  40. Economic Contributions • Pulp/paper production • Recreation/tourism (barrier islands, Savannah) • Seafood industries • Shipyards • Deep-water ports (Savannah and Brunswick) • Inland-water ports (Bainbridge and Columbus)

  41. Interesting Features • Largest region • Major agricultural area • Includes the Barrier Islands • Okefenokee Swamp—largest swamp in North America

  42. Photos From the GeorgiaInfo website http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/photogallery/contents.htm

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