A Journey Through Georgia

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A Journey Through Georgias Five Regions
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Coastal Plains Region

• Georgias largest region
• Located in South Georgia

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Coastal Plains RegionLandforms

• The Coastal Plain Region has flat land with no
  steep hills where farms and orchards can be
  found.
• This region also includes swamps, such as, the
  Okefenokee Swamp.
• Along Georgias coast, the land consists of sand,
  sand dunes, and clay.

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Coastal Plains RegionClimate

• The climate of the Coastal Plain Region is mild,
  with hot summers and cool winters.
• Mild winters with no snow
• Along the coast, breezes blow from the Atlantic
  Ocean.
• Hurricanes sometimes hit the state. A hurricane
  is a strong windstorm that forms over the ocean.
  They can cause heavy damage when they reach land.

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Coastal RegionPlants, Crops and Other Natural
Resources

• Plains Area
• Consists of rich sandy soil that is good for
  growing peanuts, sweet potatoes, tobacco,
  watermelons, pecans, peaches, corn, sweet Vidalia
  onions, sugar cane and cotton.

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Coastal Plains RegionPlants, Crops and Other
Natural Resources

• Coastal Area
• -Fresh Seafood (shrimp, fish, oysters, crabs)
• -Ports
• -Sand and seashells
• -Live Oak Tree, Georgias State Tree, with long,
  stringy moss that hangs down from the branches.
  (Savannah, Georgia is a prime location to view
  these magnificent trees.)

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Coastal RegionWildlife

• Plains Area
• Deer, raccoons, coyotes, armadillos and more
• Swamp/Marsh Area
• Alligators, herons, and many kinds of snakes

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Coastal Region Wildlife

• Coastal Area
• -Seagulls, crabs, clams, shrimp, lobster,
  dolphins, sharks, sea turtles and more.
• -Wild horses run freely on the seashores of
  Cumberland Island.

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Coastal Plains RegionLocal Attractions

• Okefenokee Swamp
• The Okefenokee Swamp is in southeastern Georgia.
  
• One of the countrys largest swamps.
• You can find wildlife such as alligators, snakes,
  and herons.

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The Piedmont Region

• Piedmont means foot of the mountain.
• The Piedmont Region is located in the middle
  section of Georgia. It is north of the Coastal
  Plains Region.
• The Piedmont Region is the second largest region,
  and it is the states most heavily populated
  region. Many major cities are located in the
  Piedmont Region. The capital of Georgia, Atlanta,
  is located in this region.

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Piedmont RegionLandforms

• The regions consists mainly of rolling hills,
  with many valleys.
• In some areas, the hills are tall and look almost
  like mountains.
• Many streams and rivers flow through the Piedmont
  Region.

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Piedmont RegionClimate

• The climate during winter is not as cold as the
  climate in the northern regions of Georgia.
• Snow is rare in winter.
• Summers are hot and humid with many
  thunderstorms.

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Piedmont RegionPlants, Crops, and Other Natural
Resources

• Hardwood
• Pine Trees
• Marble
• Streams and Rivers
• Granite

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Piedmont RegionWildlife

• Deer
• Raccoons
• Coyotes
• Foxes
• Squirrels
• Groundhogs
• Other Wildlife Exists

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Valley and Ridge Region
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Valley and Ridge RegionLandforms

• The Valley and Ridge Region has long parallel
  ridges overlooking wide, rolling valleys.
  Standing and looking from a valleys point of
  view, the ridges appear to be mountains.
• Many valley floors are used for farming and for
  pasture land.

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Valley and Ridge RegionClimate

• The Valley and Ridge Region receives a cooler
  climate in the winter months and a warm climate
  during the summer months.
• Light snow and ice may occur sporadically during
  the winter months.

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Valley and Ridge RegionPlants, Crops, and Other
Natural Resources

• A variety of crops can successfully grow in the
  Valley and Ridge Region. The crops include corn,
  soybeans, wheat, and cotton.
• The soil is rich and well suited for farmland.
• Much of the land is used for pasture and
  harvesting hardwood and pine timber.

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Valley and Ridge RegionWildlife

• Foxes
• Deer
• Raccoons
• Squirrels
• Groundhogs
• Coyotes
• Bobcats
• Rabbits

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Appalachian Plateau Region

• The smallest region located in the northwestern
  tip of Georgia

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Appalachian Plateau RegionLandforms

• A plateau is an area of flat or gently sloping
  land that rises high over valleys and low-lying
  areas.

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Appalachian Plateau RegionClimate

• Colder climate in the winter months
• Warm, nice summers

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Appalachian Plateau RegionPlants, Crops and
Other Natural Resources

• Sedimentary rock
• Sandstone
• Limestone
• Hardwood forest
• Pasture land
• Coal
• Forests
• Rhododendrons
• Native azaleas
• Mountain Laurel

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Appalachian Plateau RegionWildlife

• Foxes
• Deer
• Raccoons
• Squirrels
• Groundhogs
• Coyotes
• Bobcats
• Rabbits
• Mountain Lions

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Blue Ridge Mountains Region

• The Blue Ridge Region is in the northeastern
  portion of Georgia.
• Highest elevations in Georgia

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Blue Ridge Mountains RegionLandforms

• The Blue Ridge Mountains consists of mountains,
  ridges, and basins.
• The Blue Ridge Mountain Region is a part of the
  Appalachian Mountains that stretches northward to
  southern Pennsylvania.
• Many large rivers begin in the Blue Ridge
  Mountains. (Chattahoochee and Savannah Rivers)

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Blue Ridge Mountains RegionClimate

• Cool winters with greater chances of snow fall
• Mild summers

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Blue Ridge Mountains RegionPlants, Crops and
Other Natural Resources

• There is not as much farmland in the Blue Ridge
  Mountains Region because of the mountains and
  valleys.
• Hardwood timber
• Mountain Laurel
• Azaleas
• Apples
• Gold and Gems
• Streams and rivers

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Blue Ridge Mountains RegionWildlife

• Black Bears
• Deer
• Foxes
• Coyotes
• Mountain Lions
• Bobcats
• Raccoons
• Wild turkey
• Trout