1. Georgia: Physical Features and Location
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SS8G1b

2. SS8G1b. Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia

3. Five Geographical Regions
The state of Georgia is divided into 5 geographic regions. In the north, there are three small mountainous regions
In the middle of the state is the hilly Piedmont area which is home to many of Georgia’s largest cities including Atlanta.
Finally, the state is dominated by the Coastal Plain region, which takes up three-fifths of Georgia. The Coastal Plain.

4. Georgia’s 5 physiographic regions

5. The Blue Ridge Region
The Blue Ridge region is located in the northeastern portion of the state.
The region has large mountains, including Brasstown Bald which is the highest peak in the state.

6. The Blue Ridge Region
The Blue Ridge is also the starting point of two major rivers (Chattahoochee & Savannah)
The Blue Ridge receives the most precipitation in the state, over 80 inches a year
Cold winters

7. The Blue Ridge Region
Apple farming is popular

8. The Blue Ridge Region
In the past, the primary industry of the region was mining.
Site of first gold rush (Dahlonega)
Today, due to the region’s scenery, it is tourism.

9. The Ridge and Valley Region
The Valley and Ridge region is characterized by low open valleys and narrow ridges.
Forests and pastures
Cool temperatures and warm summers.

10. The Ridge and Valley Region
Valleys used for agriculture- soybeans and wheat are grown in this region
Carpet industry and textile mills boost economy
Dalton is probably the most important city due to its textile and carpet industry (Carpet capital of the world)

11. The Appalachian Plateau
The Appalachian Plateau is located in the northwestern corner of the state and is Georgia’s smallest region.
It is sometimes called the “TAG” region, as the states of Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia all connect at one point.

12. The Appalachian Plateau
Relative flat lands overlooking valleys
Cloudland Canyon State park is located in this region.

13. The Appalachian Plateau
Warm summers and cooler winters

14. The Appalachian Plateau
Poor soil/agriculture
Mining was important to economy
Coal was the most important product.
Only source of coal in Georgia
Limestone

15. The Appalachian Plateau
Poor soil means not much agriculture
Many limestone caves, meaning limestone is important to economy in the region

16. The Piedmont Region
The Piedmont Region is in the middle of the state and the most populated
Region is mostly rolling hills
Red clay & granite

17. The Piedmont Region
Hot summers (in the 90’s) and cool winters (in the 20’s)

18. The Piedmont Region
Agriculture, primarily in the form of poultry, is also significant

19. The Piedmont Region
Hardwood timber, pine. Economy based mostly off industry.

20. The Coastal Plains Region
The largest region in Georgia is the Coastal Plain.
Located next to Atlantic Ocean
Barrier Islands and Okefenokee swamp

21. The Coastal Plains Region
Hot summers, and cool winters
Rarely any snow in this region

22. The Coastal Plains Region
Biggest agricultural region in state
In this region peaches, peanuts, cotton and the famous Vidalia onions are important crops.

23. The Coastal Plains Region
Tourism, shipping, and seafood are all important industries in the region.