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SS8G1 Describe Georgia’s geography and climate
b. Distinguish among the 5 geographic regions of Georgia in terms of location, climate, agriculture and economic contribution.
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Appalachian Plateau
Appalachian Plateau
Nestled in the Northwest corner of Georgia, lays the Appalachian Plateau region. This region is known for fossil fuel (coal). It is the smallest of the five regions, encompassing (surround and have or hold within) all of Dade County.
The climate of the Appalachian Plateau is typical southern weather. Summers are hot and humid and winters are mild. Overall the Appalachian Plateau is a bit cooler due to higher elevations.
Agriculture of the region is small amounts of soybeans and corn.
The economic contribution of the Appalachian Plateau is the production of coal and limestone. Another economic contribution is tourism. There are such tourist activities like Rock City located in the Appalachian Plateau.
Some other interesting facts about the Appalachian Plateau.
Appalachian Plateau is the smallest region of Georgia.
Cloudland Canyon State Park is located here.
Lookout Mountain is located here.
Ridge and Valley
Ridge and Valley
The Ridge and Valley region is set between the Appalachian Plateau region and the Blue Ridge Mountain region in the northern part of the state of Georgia. The Ridge and Valley region is known for textiles.
The climate in the Ridge and Valley is similar to the Appalachian Plateau. Typical southern summers - hot and humid and mild winters.
Agriculture in the Ridge and Valley is minimal. Some mining happens in the Ridge and Valley. Some farming takes place in the valleys which crops like corn, wheat and cotton. Some hardwood lumber is also grown in the area.
Economic contributions for the Ridge and Valley are carpets and textiles. Dalton is one of the cities located in the Ridge and Valley and it is known as the carpet capital of the world.
Interesting facts about the Ridge and Valley
As mentioned above, Dalton is located here and is known as the Carpet capital of the world.
There are numerous caves in the area.
Blue Ridge Mountain
Blue Ridge Mountain
The Blue Ridge Mountain region is located in the Northeast corner of Georgia. It is one of the most picturesque (visually attractive) locations in Georgia.
The climate of the Blue Ridge Mountain region is cooler due to the higher elevations but is very close to the Appalachian Plateau and Ridge and Valley.
They have small farms in the Blue Ridge Mountain region. So the agriculture small farms, with large farm animals. Apples, corn and other vegetables are grown in this region.
Mining has always been important to the region, but today tourism is a big draw to the area.
Interesting facts of the Blue Ridge Mountain region
Dahlonega is located in this region. Site of the 1st gold rush
Brasstown bald, the tallest peak in Georgia is here
Beginning of the Appalachian Trail
Piedmont
Piedmont
The Piedmont region is located in the middle of the state. The state capital, Atlanta, is located in the this region.
The climate is your normal southern climate. Hot and steamy is the summer and mild winters.
Agriculture in this region is cotton, soybeans and wheat. Cattle and poultry (chicken) are also big producers in this area.
The Piedmont region has a ton of differnt types industries that bring money to the area. Some tof the differnet industries that have an economic impact to the region are farming, insurance, cars, planes and poultry processing.
Coastal Plain
Coastal Plain
The bottom half of the state consists of the region, Coastal Plain. The Coastal Plain is the largest region of Georgia. This is another great region for tourism, with the beaches and barrier islands.
The climate for the region is hot and steamy in the summer. For winters, they are extremely mild with little to no snowfall.
Agriculture for this region consists mainly of crops like onions, cotton, peanuts, and vegetables.
One main economic impact of the area is tourism, with the beaches and coastal areas. Other impacts are the lumber industry with pulp and paper industry and the deep sea fishing. The final economic impact is the deepwater ports of Savannah and Brunswick.
Interesting facts about the Coastal Plain
Barrier islands are along the coast and protect the regions for hurricanes.
In the early years, forts were built here to protect the region from pirates.
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