1. Georgia's Geographic Regions

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Georgia’s

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Coastal Plain

Piedmont

Blue Ridge

Ridge &
Valley

Appalachian

Plateau

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Georgia is a geographically diverse state that is
divided into five regions.

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The first three regions (Appalachian Plateau,
Ridge & Valley, and Blue Ridge) are in the
mountains and foothills of the state and form
part of the Appalachian Mountain range.

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The other two (Piedmont and Coastal Plain)
include coastal and farming areas, as well as
some of the large cities in the middle of the
state.

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The Appalachian Plateau is the state’s
smallest region.

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It’s located in the very northwest corner
of Georgia and encompasses Dade County.

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The region features a long, narrow valley
with Sand Mountain on one side and
Lookout Mountain on the other.

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Appalachian

Plateau

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View from Lookout Mountain

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The region contains two waterfalls, many
underground caves, and it is covered in
forests.

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It is not a good area for farming because
of the sandy soil; however, it was once a
profitable area for mining coal and iron
ore.

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The average summer temperature is 70
degrees, and the average winter
temperature is just above 40 degrees.

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The Blue Ridge region is in the northeast
corner of Georgia, and it is made up of
the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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This area contains the southern point of
the Appalachian Mountains (which run up
to Maine).

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The region is also home to Georgia’s
highest peak, Brasstown Bald (4,784 feet).

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Brasstown Bald

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The tallest waterfall east of the
Mississippi River, Amicalola Falls, is in this
region.

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Also, Tallulah Gorge, which is two miles long
and 1,000 feet deep, is located here.

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Aside from apples, grapes, and some
vegetables, not much agriculture is grown
here.

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Amicalola

Falls

Tallulah Gorge

• The Blue Ridge region receives the most

rainfall in Georgia.

• The average summer temperature is 69

degrees, while the average winter
temperature is 45 degrees.

• The area attracts thousands of tourists

each year due to its beautiful scenery,
outdoor activities, and slightly cooler
climate.

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The Ridge and Valley region is located in
northwest Georgia, east of the Appalachian
Plateau.

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The region consists of several high, narrow
mountain ridges and the valleys between them.

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The elevation of the region ranges from 700 to
1,600 feet.

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The region’s climate is similar to the Blue Ridge
region, with slightly less rainfall.

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• Mining and farming are the region’s main

industries.

• The soil is rich and agricultural products

include corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and
apples.

• Beef cattle are raised on pastures in the

valleys.

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The Piedmont region is in the central area of
Georgia, and makes up roughly 30% of the
state’s land area.

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The name means “foot of the mountains”,
as it is made up of low rolling hills that slope
towards the south.

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The elevation ranges from 500 feet at its
southern border (called the Fall Line) to
1700 feet at its northern border.

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Athens, GA

• The Piedmont region has large amounts of

granite and marble, enabling Georgia to be
the nation’s leading producer of both.

• It is also known for its red clay, which is

rich in iron minerals.

• The region is important for agriculture,

with large amounts of corn, peaches,
wheat, soybeans, cattle, and poultry being
produced.

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Granite Quarry in Georgia

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Georgia’s Red Clay

• Nearly 50% of Georgia’s population lives in

this region, thanks to cities like Atlanta,
Athens, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, and
Milledgeville.

• There are a lot of businesses in this region,

and it features the bulk of Georgia’s
industry.

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Atlanta, Georgia

• The Coastal Plain is the largest region,

covering roughly 60% of the state.

• It begins at the Fall Line and extends to

Georgia’s southern border with Florida.

• It stretches from the barrier islands off

of Georgia’s eastern coast to Alabama.

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Vidalia Onions

• The Coastal Plain has good farmland and

produces the majority of the state’s crops.

• Peanuts, onions, pecans, corn, and other

agricultural products are grown here.

• The region has 100 miles of coast, which

attracts large numbers of tourists each
year.

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• The Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions are

more humid and tropical than the other
regions because they are between the
warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and
the Atlantic Ocean.

• Summer tends to be long and hot, while

the winter is mild compared to the rest of
the state.

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Coastal Plain

Piedmont

Blue Ridge

Ridge &
Valley

Appalachian

Plateau

Multiple Choice

How many physical/physiographic regions does Georgia have?

• 1

• 7

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

On a US map, Georgia is located in the ____________ and ___________ regions.

• North and West

• North and East

• South and West

• South and East

Multiple Choice

Which state borders Georgia?

• California

• Alabama

• Louisiana

• Virginia

Multiple Choice

On the globe, Georgia is located __________ of the equator.

• East

• West

• North

• South

Multiple Choice

Georgia is located in the __________ regions of the world

• Northern and Western

• Northern and Eastern

• Southern and Western

• Southern and Eastern

Multiple Choice

Georgia is located on what continent?

• United States

• North American

• Southeast

• Asia

Multiple Choice

All of the states border Georgia EXCEPT for _______________.

• Mississippi

• Alabama

• Florida

• Tennessee

Multiple Choice

What region is number 3?

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

Multiple Choice

What region is number 2?

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

Multiple Choice

What region is number 4?

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

Multiple Choice

What region is number 5?

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

Multiple Choice

What region is number 1?

• Ridge and Valley

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Plain

• Appalachian Plateau

Multiple Choice

Which region is the smallest and contains Dade County, part of Walker County and Lookout Mountain?

• Ridge and Valley

• Blue Ridge

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

Multiple Choice

What is the highest peak in Georgia?

• Brasstown Bald

• Stone Mountain

• Lookout Mountain

• Signal Moutain

Multiple Choice

Because of its warm weather and sunny beaches, beachgoers would most likely be attracted to which physiographic region?

• Coastal Plain

• Ridge and Valley

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge

Multiple Choice

Population heart, Industrial Heart (cars and planes built here)
2nd largest physiographic region

• Coastal Plain

• Blue Ridge

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont