The Appalachian Plateau is Georgia's smallest region. A plateau is a piece of flat, raised land. There are also mountains in this region. Cumberland Canyon and Lookout Mountain are two famous landmarks.

Habitat

The Appalachian Plateau has a broadleaf forest habitat. This type of forest has deciduous trees, which are the trees that drop their leaves every fall. There are also some coniferous trees in this type of forest. These trees do not lose their leaves in the fall. A pine tree is an example. The name coniferous comes from the word "cone", like a pine cone.

climate

The Appalachian Plateau has hot and humid summers and not too cold winters. It rains some and the air feels wet and sticky, or humid, most of the time. Scientists call this a humid subtropical climate. Because of the height of the mountains, the temperatures are slightly cooler here than in other parts of the state.

animal life

plant life