1. North Carolina
The Coastal Region

2. General Information
Costal region makes up about 45 % of the total land area of the state
Wetlands are the dominate feature
Usually subdivided into the Outer Coastal Plain and the Inner Costal Plains

3. Inner and Outer Coastal Plains
The most westerly boundary is the Fall Line.
The Inner Plains are at a higher elevation and are better drained.
Most of the region’s wetlands are in the Outer Plains

4. Crops
Tobacco
Corn
Fruit (grapes, apples, and
Cotton

5. Tourism Some loss due to hurricane damage Mainly on the coast
Agri-tourism
Sport fishing
Historical Landmarks

6. Outer Banks Major contributor to tourism industry Protects mainland
Vital to fishing industry
Historical significance

7. Wetlands
low-lying ecosystem where the water table is always at or near the surface
In danger of depleting
Serve as filters in the water cycle

8. Conclusion
The coastal region is just on of the three regions that make up our great state.
Resources:
Dept. of Geography and Earth Sciences
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

9. 4th Grade NC Standard Course of Study
1.01 Locate, in absolute and relative terms, major landforms, bodies of water and natural resources in North Carolina.
1.02 Describe and compare physical and cultural characteristics of the regions.
1.03 Suggest some influences that location has on life in North Carolina such as major cities, recreation areas, industry, and farms.