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1 Physiographic regions
Geography of Georgia Physiographic regions

2 Georgia’s physiographic regions

3 Appalachian plateau region
Physical Characteristics Former Appalachian Mountains worn by weather Limestone caused many caves to form Elevation ranges from feet above sea level Climate Average temperatures: Lows in the 20s in the winter, Highs in the 80s in summer Average snowfall each year of 5 inches Agriculture Lands used for pastures (cattle, pigs) Soybeans Corn

4 Appalachian plateau region
Economic Contributions Coal **only region in GA with coal Iron Ore Mining Forestry (hardwood trees) Interesting Features TAG Corner Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia Rappelling & Cave Exploration Cloudland Canyon

5 Ridge & valley region Physical Characteristics Climate Agriculture
Ridges formed by harder rocks Valleys formed by softer rocks feet above sea level Divided from the App. Mtns. By the Cartersiville – Great Valley fault system Climate Mild Summers and Mild Winters Agriculture Fertile soil for growing: Corn, Soybeans, Wheat & Cotton

6 Ridge & valley region Economic Contributions Farming/Agriculture
Textile Production Largest producer of Carpets in the world Timber/Forestry Interesting Features A fault line runs through the region

7 Blue ridge region Physical Characteristics Climate Agriculture
Elevation from 1600 to feet above sea level This band of mountains runs from GA to VA Rapid streams and waterfalls Climate Weather is cooler due to higher elevation Receives most precipitation in the state (average of 80 inches Some snowfall during winter Coldest weather between October-April Agriculture Apples Corn

8 Blue ridge region Economic Contributions Gold Marble
Timber (Oak & Hickory) Tourism** Interesting Features Highest point in Brasstown Bald Appalachian Trail begins here and runs north to Maine

9 Piedmont region Physical Characteristics Climate Agriculture
Rolling/sloping hills Granite Red Clay soils, fertile soils Fall Line along southern end Climate Moderate rainfall Cool Winters (avg temps in 50s) Hot Summers (avg temps in high 80s) Agriculture Wheat, Soybeans, Cotton, Cattle for beef & dairy, Poultry

10 Piedmont region Economic Contributions Granite mining
Shipping goods down river Fur Trading Farming/Agriculture Craftsmen Factories Forestry Tourism Interesting Features Most of the state’s population lives here Stone Mountain is just a big granite rock Large cities are located on Fall Line

11 Coastal Plain Region Physical Characteristics Climate
Largest region: divided into Inner & Outer Coastal Plain Limestone soil near Fall Line Sandy soils Marshy areas Climate Heavier rainfall near coast Humid/tropical Mild Winters (Avg. temps high 50s Hot Summers (Avg. temps 90s)

12 Coastal Plain Region Agriculture
Largest farming area: Peanuts, Peaches, Pecans, Rice, Cotton, Vidalia Onions, Cattle, Pigs Economic Contributions Logging/Forestry Industry (Pine/Paper) Shipping Tourism Interesting Facts Was once covered by the ocean Providence Canyon, one of Georgia’s 7 Natural Wonders

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