Georgia Georgia RegionsRegions

Appalachian PlateauAppalachian Plateau

This region is the smallest region in

Georgia.•This mountain region is found in extreme northwestern Georgia. •It is the mountainous region with many rivers and streams flowing through them.•

Appalachian PlateauAppalachian Plateau

•It marks the beginning of the Appalachian Trail. •Forests cover the most of the region

Appalachian Plateau Appalachian Plateau Water AnimalsWater Animals

American ToadThis frog prefers to be in rocky, mountainous places, but you can find it in lots of other habitats too!

River OttersBrown trout

AppalachianAppalachianLand AnimalsLand Animals

Mountain Lions

Eastern Cottontail

Rabbit

Bobcat

Black Bear

Plants of the Appalachian Plants of the Appalachian PlateauPlateau

Valley and RidgeValley and Ridge

•This region occupies most of the northwestern Georgia. •Low open valleys and narrow ridges run parallel and has lots of waterfalls.•Most of the land is covered with forests.

Valley and RidgeValley and RidgeLand AnimalsLand Animals

Mountain Lions

Eastern Cottontail

Rabbit

Bobcat

Red Fox

Valley and RidgeValley and RidgeWater AnimalsWater Animals

American ToadThis frog prefers to be in rocky, mountainous places, but you can find it in lots of other habitats too!

River OttersBrown trout

Valley and Ridge Valley and Ridge

•Famous Landmark - Amicalola Falls- which means “tumbling waters.”• It is state’s highest fall with a total drop of 729 feet.•Amicalola Falls are in Amicalola State Park, one of Georgia’s most popular state parks.

•This is in the Northeastern part of Georgia. • It consists of irregular sequence of mountains, ridges, and basins.

Blue Ridge Blue Ridge

Blue RidgeBlue Ridge•The Cherokee Indians lived in these mountains.

•Things to do- Whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking

•Trees like Hickory, Oak, Golden Rod, Witch Hazel, and Iris are found.

Blue RidgeBlue Ridge

Blue RidgeBlue Ridge

Animals

Many of the animals are the same as the Appalachian PlateauAnd the Blue Ridge areas.

Georgia Piedmont HabitatGeorgia Piedmont Habitat

The Georgia Piedmont The Georgia Piedmont is between the is between the mountains and the mountains and the plains.plains.

Known for weathered Known for weathered and nutrient poor soil.and nutrient poor soil.

Piedmont Habitat Land AnimalsPiedmont Habitat Land Animals

RaccoonThese nocturnal animals are found in urban, suburban, and rural habitats. They are also found from the mountains to the coast!

The white tailed deer is the smallest deer in North America!

This is the Red Fox.It hunts alone or in small family groups!

Piedmont Water AnimalsPiedmont Water AnimalsReptiles

Snakes, frogs, and lizards

Because they are reptiles, they like to be near water!

Cottonmouth – water moccasin

Piedmont Land Animals and BirdsPiedmont Land Animals and Birds

Piedmont Habitat – TreesPiedmont Habitat – Trees

The Live Oak is Georgia’s state

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Pine Trees

Sweet Gum

Dogwood

Piedmont PlantsPiedmont Plants

Cherokee Rose

Iris

Azaleas

Coastal Plains HabitatCoastal Plains Habitat The coastal habitat is the The coastal habitat is the

southeastern portion of the southeastern portion of the Coastal Plains region of Coastal Plains region of Georgia. It is the coastline Georgia. It is the coastline that separates the plains that separates the plains from the sea. from the sea.

You can see the coastal You can see the coastal habitat in the picture below.habitat in the picture below.

Coastal Plains Coastal Plains PlantsPlants

Wire Grass

Grasslands

A variety of plants

Coastal Plains Coastal Plains TreesTrees

Spanish moss on a Live Oak tree

Coastal Plains Coastal Plains BirdsBirds

Snowy Egret

Coastal Plains Habitat Coastal Plains Habitat BirdsBirds

Coastal Plains AnimalsCoastal Plains Animals

Coastal PlainsCoastal Plains

•Famous Rivers- Flint River, Savannah River, St. Mary’s River, Oconee River, and Altamaha River