Warm-Up August 14, 2013

Find you seat QUIETLY Remember there is no talking during warm-ups

Copy down the agenda for the day and homework into the S.S. section of your agenda.

Warm-Up What are the key physical features of the Coastal

Plains? Why are they important to this region? Why type of soil is found in the Coastal Plains

region? Describe the climate of the Coastal Plains region. What type of economy makes up this region?

SS8G1 – The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location. (SS8G1b) – Describe the five geographic regions of Georgia; include the Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateau, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.

Where is the Piedmont?

Central area of Georgia The most populated region of the state,

containing over half of the state’s population.Contains Georgia’s capital and largest city,

Atlanta

Piedmont’s Physical Features:

Rolling hills and valleys Flatlands GEORGIA RED CLAY Chattahoochee River

Georgia’s most important river Major transportation route that carries cotton and other freight Furnishes hydroelectric power to factories and mills Source of drinking water

Fall line Dramatic drop in elevation that runs through the middle of

Georgia. It divides the Coastal Plain and Piedmont. Contains many waterfalls

PiedmontEconomy:

Granite, textiles, farming, business, airlines, poultry, cattle, cotton, soybeans, wheat

Climate: Hot summers/mild winters

Piedmont

Major Cities: Atlanta, Athens, Augusta

Famous Sites: Stone Mountain, Georgia Aquarium, CNN, Coca-

Cola Museum

Quick Write

Why would most Georgians choose to live in the Piedmont?

Piedmont Our Own Backyard

Draw a picture to represent the Piedmont region.

Requirements: You should your paper completely colored

(There should be no white showing!)