The Lower Coastal Plain is near sea-level. It is close to the coast. The soil here is sandy or full of lots of clay. It is not good for growing crops.
The Lower Coastal Plain has two types of habitats, wetlands and coniferous forests.
A wetland is a piece of land covered by water. In the Lower Coastal Plain there are two types of wetlands: swamps and marshes.
A coniferous forest is a type of forest that has trees with needles. 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.
The climate of the Lower Coastal Plain is hot and humid. Scientists call this type of climate "humid subtropical." It's pretty hot in the summer and not too cold in the winter. It rains some and the air feels wet and sticky, or humid, most of the time.
Common animals found In marshes:
Redfish and crab
Heron and shrimp
Common animals found in swamps:
Alligator
Snake
Common animals found in Coniferous Forests:
Wild hog
Bobcat
Common plants found in marshes:
Cypress Tree
Spanish Moss
Common plants found in swamps:
Pine trees
Common plants found in Coniferous Forests: