1. Georgia’s Five Physical Regions 8 th Grade Georgia Studies Mr. Wilson

2. Georgia State Features Georgia’s land area covers 58,910 square miles Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River Length- 315 miles, Width- 250 miles Geographic center of the state is Twiggs Co. 159 counties; largest- Ware Co., smallest- Clarke Co. Highest point of elevation is Brasstown Bald (4,784 feet above sea level)

3. Physiographic Region A physiographic (physical) region is an area of land based on similarities in land formations, elevation, minerals, soil, and other characteristics.

4. The Five Physiographic (physical) Regions of Georgia 1.Appalachian Plateau (Plateau) 2.Ridge and Valley 3.Blue Ridge 4.Piedmont 5.Coastal Plain

5. Appalachian Plateau (Plateau) Location- far northwest corner of the state Characteristics- smallest, consists of sedimentary rock, flat-top mountains, Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain Climate- cool summers, cold winters with snow Agriculture- pasture, corn, soybeans Industries- mining, forestry Only region in which coal is found

6. Ridge and Valley Location- northwest/central part of the state between Plateau and Blue Ridge regions Characteristics- low, open valleys and narrow hills Climate- warm summers, cool winters Agriculture- corn, wheat, cotton Industries- wood products, carpet and textile plants (Dalton, Georgia – Carpet Capital of U.S.A.)

7. Blue Ridge Location- northeast corner of the state Characteristics- mountains, forests, lakes most scenic area of Georgia Climate- rainy, moist / mild summers and winters Receives the most rainfall Industries- hardwood, timber, hydroelectric plant, recreation, tourism

8. Piedmont Location- between the Fall Line and the mountain regions of the north Characteristics- gently sloping hills, 30% of the state, most populated region of Georgia. Contains ½ of the state’s population. Cities include Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon Agriculture- soybeans, cotton Industries- wood products, poultry, service industries, tourism, CNN, Coca-Cola, UGA

9. Coastal Plain Location- south of the Fall Line, extends to Atlantic Ocean Characteristics- largest of the 5 physical regions, covers 60% of Georgia. Consists of flat land, swamp, marsh, sand, red clay. Climate- hot summers, moderate winters Agriculture- pine trees, peanuts, peaches, cotton, tobacco, onions Industries- farming, lumber, fishing, shipping port, recreation THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!